Akgun, SenayKesgin, Makbule TokurTok, Humeyra Hancer2026-01-242026-01-2420220031-59901744-6163https://doi.org/10.1111/ppc.13146https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12868/5098Purpose The study aims to determine the correlation between health literacy (HL) and mental health literacy (MHL) in Turkish society. Design and Methods This study was a cross-sectional survey, a form of quantitative research. Data were collected from participants with the personal information form, Turkish Health Literacy Scale, and Mental Health Literacy Scale. Findings The study found that 48.2% of the individuals had insufficient-limited HL and that 46.2% had a low level of MHL. A positive weak relationship was found between HL and MHL. Practice Implications As HL and MHL are correlated concepts, community health nurses can prepare their nursing action plans accordingly.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccesscommunity healthcommunity health nursingcommunity mental healthhealth literacymental health literacyArticle10.1111/ppc.1314658429502961360530212-s2.0-85137222937Q2WOS:000848707000001Q2