BYSPN Youth Mental Health Survey

Thank you for being willing to help us learn more about some of the challenges young people in Benalla face when going through a tough time.

Your opinions are really important because we need to know what young people think about how the community could support you or your friends more.

You will notice a few questions about a proposed new youth space at the Drill Hall.

Many young people have told us that Benalla needs more stuff for young people to do and somewhere where young people can go. Currently we have a big opportunity to make this happen but we will not proceed unless we get the opinions of at least 400 local young people.

Can you help us do that by sending the link to this survey to your friends and encouraging them to participate - only you guys can make this happen!

PS: if you want to get more involved with planning a youth space ( if it goes ahead) some events and some extra support for young people in relation to their mental health,
now is the time to step up.
There is an option to include your contact details on this survey to let us know you want to stay in the loop. These details will only be seen by the Council Youth Team and will only be used to keep you informed. :-)
There is also the opportunity to join our Youth Action Committee or our Freeza Events Team if you are into live music or cultural events. Keep an eye on our Wots4me? Facebook page for more info or contact us at Council.

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* 1. What is your current age?

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* 2. If you currently attend school, university or TAFE, which one do you attend?

Benalla P-12

FCJ College

Benalla Flexible Learning Centre

Borinya

Cathedral College

Goulburn Valley Grammar

TAFE

I don't currently attend school, university or TAFE

Other (please specify)

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* 3. I identify my gender as:

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* 4. I live:


In town	In town
In one of the smaller towns out of Benalla	In one of the smaller towns out of Benalla

If you are out of town can you tell us what area you are from? (optional)

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* 5. Please tick below?

	Yes	No
I am of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage	I am of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage Yes	I am of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage No
English is my second language	English is my second language Yes	English is my second language No
I identify as LGBTQI	I identify as LGBTQI Yes	I identify as LGBTQI No

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* 6. Mark any of the things below that you are currently engaged with?

School

TAFE

University

Training Course

Working full time

Working part time

Volunteering

Employment Services Provider

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How much do you feel you know about mental health?

Nothing

Not Much

A bit

A fair bit

A lot

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* 8. How much do you feel you know about maintaining positive mental health?

Nothing

Not Much

A bit

A fair bit

A lot

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* 9. What would you say are the main things that people your age worry about that may also have a negative effect on mental health?

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* 10. What do you think the three most common mental health issues for people your age would be?

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* 11. How confident do you feel about knowing how/where to go if you or someone you know needed support with their mental health?

Not very confident

Somewhat confident

Very confident

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* 12. If you were going through a tough time, who would you go to FIRST for help/support?

parent

brother or sister

other family member

friend

doctor

teacher

coach

work colleague

would look online for help

youth service worker

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Can you name one place you could get help from in Benalla?

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* 14. Tell us about any programs you have done at school to help you learn about mental health?

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* 15. Do you think our schools could do more to better support young people with their mental health?

Yes

Unsure

If 'yes' or 'unsure' can you explain further?

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* 16. What do you think the main barriers are that stop young people getting help when they are feeling sad or anxious?

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* 17. How often would you say that you feel lonely?

Never

Sometimes

All the time

Clear

i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale.

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* 18. Would you feel comfortable making yourself an appointment to see a local doctor if you were feeling sad or anxious?

Yes

Unsure

If you answered 'no' or 'unsure', can you tell us why?

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* 19. Tell us what you think could be useful when it comes to providing further support for local young people in relation to their mental well being?

	This would definitely help a lot of young people	This might help some young people	I don't think this would help many young people	I dont think this would help any young people	I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help?	More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help? This would definitely help a lot of young people	More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help? This might help some young people	More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help? I don't think this would help many young people	More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help? I dont think this would help any young people	More programs at school focusing on learning to identify signs that you or someone you know might need to get some help? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
More information about where to get support?	More information about where to get support? This would definitely help a lot of young people	More information about where to get support? This might help some young people	More information about where to get support? I don't think this would help many young people	More information about where to get support? I dont think this would help any young people	More information about where to get support? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places?	More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places? This would definitely help a lot of young people	More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places? This might help some young people	More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places? I don't think this would help many young people	More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places? I dont think this would help any young people	More information about what the experience of getting help will be like at different services or places? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go?	A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go? This would definitely help a lot of young people	A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go? This might help some young people	A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go? I don't think this would help many young people	A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go? I dont think this would help any young people	A community youth space offering activities, information and a place to go? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
More information about how you can maintain positive mental health?	More information about how you can maintain positive mental health? This would definitely help a lot of young people	More information about how you can maintain positive mental health? This might help some young people	More information about how you can maintain positive mental health? I don't think this would help many young people	More information about how you can maintain positive mental health? I dont think this would help any young people	More information about how you can maintain positive mental health? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
More information about types of mental health issues?	More information about types of mental health issues? This would definitely help a lot of young people	More information about types of mental health issues? This might help some young people	More information about types of mental health issues? I don't think this would help many young people	More information about types of mental health issues? I dont think this would help any young people	More information about types of mental health issues? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?
Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves?	Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves? This would definitely help a lot of young people	Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves? This might help some young people	Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves? I don't think this would help many young people	Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves? I dont think this would help any young people	Listening to people who have been through some tough times themselves? I'm not sure if it would or wouldn't help young people?

Can you suggest anything else that you think would help support young people in Benalla with their mental health?

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* 20. How important to you is it that we set up a youth space in Benalla?

Extremely important

Important

Not important

Unsure

If you can tell us more about why you gave this answer, we'd really appreciate it. Your comments could really help us when we apply for funding in the future? :-)

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* 21. If we set up a youth space in Benalla, what would be important about the 'feel' or 'vibe' of the space for you to feel comfortable there?

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* 22. If we set up a youth space in Benalla, what types of things in relation to the 'feel' or 'vibe' would make you not want to go there?

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* 23. If we were able to set up a youth space in Benalla, what types of things would you go there for?

Do you have any other suggestions about activities or programs that you would like to see in a youth space?

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* 24. Tick the things that you usually do when hanging out with your friends?

	I do this a lot	I sometimes do this	I never do this	I would do this if it was an option
Go down to the main street	Go down to the main street I do this a lot	Go down to the main street I sometimes do this	Go down to the main street I never do this	Go down to the main street I would do this if it was an option
Go to a movie at BPACC	Go to a movie at BPACC I do this a lot	Go to a movie at BPACC I sometimes do this	Go to a movie at BPACC I never do this	Go to a movie at BPACC I would do this if it was an option
Watch a movie at home	Watch a movie at home I do this a lot	Watch a movie at home I sometimes do this	Watch a movie at home I never do this	Watch a movie at home I would do this if it was an option
Go to the skate park	Go to the skate park I do this a lot	Go to the skate park I sometimes do this	Go to the skate park I never do this	Go to the skate park I would do this if it was an option
Go to someone's house	Go to someone's house I do this a lot	Go to someone's house I sometimes do this	Go to someone's house I never do this	Go to someone's house I would do this if it was an option
Go to a party	Go to a party I do this a lot	Go to a party I sometimes do this	Go to a party I never do this	Go to a party I would do this if it was an option
Check out stuff online	Check out stuff online I do this a lot	Check out stuff online I sometimes do this	Check out stuff online I never do this	Check out stuff online I would do this if it was an option
Play video games	Play video games I do this a lot	Play video games I sometimes do this	Play video games I never do this	Play video games I would do this if it was an option
Go shopping	Go shopping I do this a lot	Go shopping I sometimes do this	Go shopping I never do this	Go shopping I would do this if it was an option
Talk to friends online	Talk to friends online I do this a lot	Talk to friends online I sometimes do this	Talk to friends online I never do this	Talk to friends online I would do this if it was an option
Play sport	Play sport I do this a lot	Play sport I sometimes do this	Play sport I never do this	Play sport I would do this if it was an option
Play music	Play music I do this a lot	Play music I sometimes do this	Play music I never do this	Play music I would do this if it was an option
Dance	Dance I do this a lot	Dance I sometimes do this	Dance I never do this	Dance I would do this if it was an option
Train for sport	Train for sport I do this a lot	Train for sport I sometimes do this	Train for sport I never do this	Train for sport I would do this if it was an option
Homework	Homework I do this a lot	Homework I sometimes do this	Homework I never do this	Homework I would do this if it was an option
Just talk and hang out	Just talk and hang out I do this a lot	Just talk and hang out I sometimes do this	Just talk and hang out I never do this	Just talk and hang out I would do this if it was an option
I dont have any friends to hang out with	I dont have any friends to hang out with I do this a lot	I dont have any friends to hang out with I sometimes do this	I dont have any friends to hang out with I never do this	I dont have any friends to hang out with I would do this if it was an option

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Do you sometimes travel to Wangaratta or Shepparton for recreation or entertainment?

Yes

Please tell us which place you go to and what attracts you there that isnt in Benalla

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* 26. If you sometimes go to Wangaratta or Shepparton for recreation or entertainment, how do you usually get there?

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* 27. Do you have any other comments/suggestions about how our community could better support young people to look after their mental health?

We need young people aged 12-25 to join our working group to advise and help plan the best ways to raise awareness about youth mental health. This is a chance to do something really positive to help your community. If you want to volunteer to be involved, please provide your contact details below so that we can invite you to participate.

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* 28. Contact Information

Name

Email Address

Phone Number

	I'm interested in this	I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	This doesnt interest me	I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To chill out with friends	To chill out with friends I'm interested in this	To chill out with friends I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To chill out with friends This doesnt interest me	To chill out with friends I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Art activities	Art activities I'm interested in this	Art activities I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Art activities This doesnt interest me	Art activities I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To learn music	To learn music I'm interested in this	To learn music I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To learn music This doesnt interest me	To learn music I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To practice music	To practice music I'm interested in this	To practice music I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To practice music This doesnt interest me	To practice music I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To see music performances and events	To see music performances and events I'm interested in this	To see music performances and events I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To see music performances and events This doesnt interest me	To see music performances and events I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To perform music	To perform music I'm interested in this	To perform music I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To perform music This doesnt interest me	To perform music I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Dancing	Dancing I'm interested in this	Dancing I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Dancing This doesnt interest me	Dancing I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Drama	Drama I'm interested in this	Drama I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Drama This doesnt interest me	Drama I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To learn more about multimedia	To learn more about multimedia I'm interested in this	To learn more about multimedia I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To learn more about multimedia This doesnt interest me	To learn more about multimedia I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Free wifi	Free wifi I'm interested in this	Free wifi I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Free wifi This doesnt interest me	Free wifi I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Computer access	Computer access I'm interested in this	Computer access I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Computer access This doesnt interest me	Computer access I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Games	Games I'm interested in this	Games I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Games This doesnt interest me	Games I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
Help with homework	Help with homework I'm interested in this	Help with homework I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	Help with homework This doesnt interest me	Help with homework I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To learn skills	To learn skills I'm interested in this	To learn skills I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To learn skills This doesnt interest me	To learn skills I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To find out about scholarships	To find out about scholarships I'm interested in this	To find out about scholarships I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To find out about scholarships This doesnt interest me	To find out about scholarships I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To get information about jobs and careers	To get information about jobs and careers I'm interested in this	To get information about jobs and careers I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To get information about jobs and careers This doesnt interest me	To get information about jobs and careers I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.
To get support with health and well being	To get support with health and well being I'm interested in this	To get support with health and well being I'm interested in this and I think lots of other young people would also be interested in this.	To get support with health and well being This doesnt interest me	To get support with health and well being I think other young people would be interested in this but Im not.