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West KY Mental Health Workgroup

The mission of the West KY Mental Health Workgroup is to create a positive conversation around mental health and to improve the mental well-being of the people in all areas of our community through education, advocacy, and support across all ages and groups. The West KY MH Workgroup wants to identify ways to serve your community through partnerships and trainings and by developing resources to better meet those needs. All responses are anonymous. Thank you for your time. 
1.Age(Required.)
2.Gender(Required.)
3.Race/Ethnicity(Required.)
4.Are you Hispanic or Latino?(Required.)
5.Which county do you live in?(Required.)
6.The highest grade or level of school
that you have completed(Required.)
7.What is your approximate average household income?(Required.)
8.Insurance Status(Required.)
9.Do you believe there is a difference in mental health and mental illness?(Required.)
10.Are you familiar with the mental health services in your area?(Required.)
11.Do you have a family member who has a mental illness but does  not access services?(Required.)
12.Please indicate how often the statements below are a barrier to you receiving mental health services.(Required.)
Not a Barrier
Sometimes a Barrier
Often a Barrier
Long waiting lists
Cost (medications, co-pays)
Language (Spanish speaking, etc.)
Access to a doctor that prescribes mental health medications 
Limited hours of operation
Lack of transportation
Lack of trained staff on mental health 
Lack of trained staff on substance use disorders 
Insurance (under-insured, lapse of insurance, providers not accepting your insurance)
Other
13.How does stigma impact you in seeking mental health services?

Stigma definition: Negative feeling towards someone because of something that sets them apart from others.(Required.)
14.What are services that don't exist in your community that you would like to see?(Required.)
15.What is your most common daily stressor/s? Check all that apply.(Required.)
16.How do you manage stressors? Check all that apply.(Required.)
17.Is mental illness a brain disease?

Disease definition: An illness that negatively affects the proper function of the body.(Required.)
18.How did you hear about this survey?