Community Mental Health Check In 2020.
Warrnambool Youth Council and W2040, supported by Beyond The Bell

W2040- Youth Council

We know a lot has changed since these images were created in 2018. So we need your help…we know that being social, playful, kind and yourself keeps us happy and healthy… so just how does our community do this in 2020??

The information collected here will be used to create a checklist of things people can do to support their mental health. It will also give us a sense of how our community is coping through these challenging times.

if this has raised any questions or concerns for you have a chat with your GP or call lifeline 13 11 14

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* 1. Please select your age;

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* 2. What are you prefered pronouns?

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* 3. BE SOCIAL
The following questions relate to how connected we feel to our social supports (including our family and friends) and to our schoool/work/community lives.

Using the sliding scale below, please indicate how much your sense of social connection has changed as a result of the challenges we currently face.

I feel less connected to my family

no change

I feel more connected to my family

Clear

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

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I feel less connected to my friends

no change

I feel more connected to my friends

Clear

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

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I feel less connected to my school life

no change

I feel more connected to my school life

Clear

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

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I feel less connected to my work life

no change

I feel more connected to my work life

Clear

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

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I feel less connected to my community groups/club

no change

I feel more connected to my community groups/club

Clear

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

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* 8. Many of us have had to be creative in the wasy that we stay connected, study and work. Please indicate which things you have found most helpful for staying connected?

	not at all helpful	somewhat helpful	very helpful
Phone	Phone not at all helpful	Phone somewhat helpful	Phone very helpful
Social Media	Social Media not at all helpful	Social Media somewhat helpful	Social Media very helpful
Video Calls	Video Calls not at all helpful	Video Calls somewhat helpful	Video Calls very helpful
Socially Distanced Walks	Socially Distanced Walks not at all helpful	Socially Distanced Walks somewhat helpful	Socially Distanced Walks very helpful
Exercise (Golf, surfing, cycling ect)	Exercise (Golf, surfing, cycling ect) not at all helpful	Exercise (Golf, surfing, cycling ect) somewhat helpful	Exercise (Golf, surfing, cycling ect) very helpful
Online Gaming	Online Gaming not at all helpful	Online Gaming somewhat helpful	Online Gaming very helpful
Letter Writing	Letter Writing not at all helpful	Letter Writing somewhat helpful	Letter Writing very helpful

Other (please share examples of the top 3 ways you found to stay connected socially:

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* 9. BE PLAYFUL.
Dedicating time to haveing fun, rest, relaxation, enjoying hobbies and engaging in pleasant activities is vital to our physical and mental health and wellbeing. The following questions relate to how we've been playful in order to reduce our stress throughout the recent challenges.

Please tell us how helpful you have found engaging the the following activities

	Not at all helpful	Somewhat helpful	Very helpful	N/A
Physical activities (including Tick Toc dances)	Physical activities (including Tick Toc dances) Not at all helpful	Physical activities (including Tick Toc dances) Somewhat helpful	Physical activities (including Tick Toc dances) Very helpful	Physical activities (including Tick Toc dances) N/A
Music	Music Not at all helpful	Music Somewhat helpful	Music Very helpful	Music N/A
Playing games, eg. Board Games, Backyard cricket	Playing games, eg. Board Games, Backyard cricket Not at all helpful	Playing games, eg. Board Games, Backyard cricket Somewhat helpful	Playing games, eg. Board Games, Backyard cricket Very helpful	Playing games, eg. Board Games, Backyard cricket N/A
Being outdoors in nature	Being outdoors in nature Not at all helpful	Being outdoors in nature Somewhat helpful	Being outdoors in nature Very helpful	Being outdoors in nature N/A
Craft/Creativity	Craft/Creativity Not at all helpful	Craft/Creativity Somewhat helpful	Craft/Creativity Very helpful	Craft/Creativity N/A
Learning a new skill	Learning a new skill Not at all helpful	Learning a new skill Somewhat helpful	Learning a new skill Very helpful	Learning a new skill N/A
Being wtih pets	Being wtih pets Not at all helpful	Being wtih pets Somewhat helpful	Being wtih pets Very helpful	Being wtih pets N/A
Gardening	Gardening Not at all helpful	Gardening Somewhat helpful	Gardening Very helpful	Gardening N/A
Skateboarding/Cycling/Surfing	Skateboarding/Cycling/Surfing Not at all helpful	Skateboarding/Cycling/Surfing Somewhat helpful	Skateboarding/Cycling/Surfing Very helpful	Skateboarding/Cycling/Surfing N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Can you share some specific examples of activities that you have found enjoyable or engaging?

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* 11. BE KIND
Self-care and expressing kindness to others has been shown to impact on our happiness and overall wellbeing. The following questions relate to some common activities for expressing kindness and self-care not yet explored in this survey.

Please indicate below how helpful you have found the following activities over the past several months.

	Not helpful at all	Somewhat helpful	Very helpful	N/A
Meditation and mindfulness	Meditation and mindfulness Not helpful at all	Meditation and mindfulness Somewhat helpful	Meditation and mindfulness Very helpful	Meditation and mindfulness N/A
Performing acts of kindness	Performing acts of kindness Not helpful at all	Performing acts of kindness Somewhat helpful	Performing acts of kindness Very helpful	Performing acts of kindness N/A
Contributing to your community	Contributing to your community Not helpful at all	Contributing to your community Somewhat helpful	Contributing to your community Very helpful	Contributing to your community N/A
Relaxation strategies eg. Mindful Colouring, yoga, taking a bath ect.	Relaxation strategies eg. Mindful Colouring, yoga, taking a bath ect. Not helpful at all	Relaxation strategies eg. Mindful Colouring, yoga, taking a bath ect. Somewhat helpful	Relaxation strategies eg. Mindful Colouring, yoga, taking a bath ect. Very helpful	Relaxation strategies eg. Mindful Colouring, yoga, taking a bath ect. N/A
Seeking support from a counsellor or psychologist	Seeking support from a counsellor or psychologist Not helpful at all	Seeking support from a counsellor or psychologist Somewhat helpful	Seeking support from a counsellor or psychologist Very helpful	Seeking support from a counsellor or psychologist N/A
Practice social distancing, wearing a mask ect.	Practice social distancing, wearing a mask ect. Not helpful at all	Practice social distancing, wearing a mask ect. Somewhat helpful	Practice social distancing, wearing a mask ect. Very helpful	Practice social distancing, wearing a mask ect. N/A
Checking in with other people	Checking in with other people Not helpful at all	Checking in with other people Somewhat helpful	Checking in with other people Very helpful	Checking in with other people N/A
Buying from local businesses	Buying from local businesses Not helpful at all	Buying from local businesses Somewhat helpful	Buying from local businesses Very helpful	Buying from local businesses N/A

Have you got some specifi examples for practicing self care and expressing kindness to others that you'd like to recommend?

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* 12. BE YOURSELF.
Each of us have unique personalities, belief systems and coping styles which means we'll all experience challenges, like the ones 2020 has provided differently. The following questions relate to our emotions, our thinking patterns, our mental process like concentration and memory, our behaviours and our coping styles over past few months.

Please indicate below how much the following areas have changed compared to usual for you.

	A lot worse	A little worse	No change	A little better	A lot better	N/A
Average daily mood	Average daily mood A lot worse	Average daily mood A little worse	Average daily mood No change	Average daily mood A little better	Average daily mood A lot better	Average daily mood N/A
Quality of sleep	Quality of sleep A lot worse	Quality of sleep A little worse	Quality of sleep No change	Quality of sleep A little better	Quality of sleep A lot better	Quality of sleep N/A
Dietary intake	Dietary intake A lot worse	Dietary intake A little worse	Dietary intake No change	Dietary intake A little better	Dietary intake A lot better	Dietary intake N/A
Stress levels	Stress levels A lot worse	Stress levels A little worse	Stress levels No change	Stress levels A little better	Stress levels A lot better	Stress levels N/A
How you cope with stress	How you cope with stress A lot worse	How you cope with stress A little worse	How you cope with stress No change	How you cope with stress A little better	How you cope with stress A lot better	How you cope with stress N/A
Concentration levels	Concentration levels A lot worse	Concentration levels A little worse	Concentration levels No change	Concentration levels A little better	Concentration levels A lot better	Concentration levels N/A
Memory	Memory A lot worse	Memory A little worse	Memory No change	Memory A little better	Memory A lot better	Memory N/A
Resilience levels	Resilience levels A lot worse	Resilience levels A little worse	Resilience levels No change	Resilience levels A little better	Resilience levels A lot better	Resilience levels N/A
Motivation	Motivation A lot worse	Motivation A little worse	Motivation No change	Motivation A little better	Motivation A lot better	Motivation N/A
Gratitude	Gratitude A lot worse	Gratitude A little worse	Gratitude No change	Gratitude A little better	Gratitude A lot better	Gratitude N/A
Physical Health	Physical Health A lot worse	Physical Health A little worse	Physical Health No change	Physical Health A little better	Physical Health A lot better	Physical Health N/A
Mental Health	Mental Health A lot worse	Mental Health A little worse	Mental Health No change	Mental Health A little better	Mental Health A lot better	Mental Health N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 13. On average how many hours of sleep per night have you been getting in recent months?

<5 hours

6-7 hours

8-9 hours

>10 hours

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* 14. Please comments on any changes to your appetite and dietary intake over the past few months

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* 15. JUST BE.
Acceptance that life doesn't always go according to plan can help us cope a little better with the current circumstances.

Please tick the relevant boxes below to show how you are continuing to remain present, willing and accepting- how you continue to Just BE

I value conversations with others

I live in the moment

I appreciate the small things

I seek support when I need it

I am present and apprciative of my community

I manage my emotions

I monitor my thinking styles and beliefs

I am accepting of myself

I accept my flaws

I recognise the value of happiness

I accept plans change

I know that I an only control my own choices and decisions

I accept my different emotions (joy, sadness)

I appreciate "me time/time to work on myself"

I appreciate my family and how lucky I am to be with them

I prioritise sleep

I eat a balanced diet

I exercise regularly

I engage in things meaningful to me

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Some people have reported having personal breakthroughs during this time. Have you had an epiphany that you would like to share?

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* 17. Many people have experienced personal growth and have thrived at times due to challenges we are facing. How have you grown and what are you most grateful for?

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* 18. From the things you have learnt and have helped you to thrive and grow, which behaviours will you continue into the future?

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* 19. Thank you very much for you valuable contribution. You are helping us to create a really special Mental Health Checklist to share with our community.

Would you like to be kept up to date on this proejct and recieve the Health Checklist?

Yes

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* 20. Would you be interested in taking this survey in a couple of months?

Yes

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* 21. Leave your contact details if you would like to go into the draw to win vouchers from a locally owned business of your choice? These details are confidential and your answers remain anonymous.

Name

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 22. One final thing before you go

In the last 20 days what about living in Warrnambool has helped your feeling of wellbeing? Check ones
who apply to you.

Innovation of local businesses- shopping online, home delivery, pick up service, resturants doing take away

The way Warrnambool community comes together to help each other

Digital technology- being able to keep in contact with friends, family and work colleagues

Knowing people are being supported by Council Programs - Kindergartens, Daycare, Immunistations (Flu-shots), Public Health
(information)

Knowing people are being supported by Council Services- meals on wheels, Archie Graham, Warrnambool West neighbourhood
house, Youth Team, Community Homecare, Family and Childrens Services

Knowing there are organisations who are able to help me if I need it- South West Health, local GP, Emergency Services

Innovation in digital technology- local virtual events (loungefest), being able to work and school from home, Aquazone online workouts

Knowing I can get support from organisations- Foodshare, Lifeline, Salvation Army, St. Vinnes, Anglicare, local churches and community groups.

Having space to be outdoors

Getting up to date local information

Local digital messaging - my clubs, local organisations, local services, people in general being kind to each other

Knowing I can access food grown locally

Other (please specify)

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* 1. Please select your age;

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* 2. What are you prefered pronouns?

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* 8. Many of us have had to be creative in the wasy that we stay connected, study and work. Please indicate which things you have found most helpful for staying connected?

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* 10. Can you share some specific examples of activities that you have found enjoyable or engaging?

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* 13. On average how many hours of sleep per night have you been getting in recent months?

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* 14. Please comments on any changes to your appetite and dietary intake over the past few months

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* 15. JUST BE.Acceptance that life doesn't always go according to plan can help us cope a little better with the current circumstances.Please tick the relevant boxes below to show how you are continuing to remain present, willing and accepting- how you continue to Just BE

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* 16. Some people have reported having personal breakthroughs during this time. Have you had an epiphany that you would like to share?

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* 17. Many people have experienced personal growth and have thrived at times due to challenges we are facing. How have you grown and what are you most grateful for?

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* 18. From the things you have learnt and have helped you to thrive and grow, which behaviours will you continue into the future?

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* 19. Thank you very much for you valuable contribution. You are helping us to create a really special Mental Health Checklist to share with our community.Would you like to be kept up to date on this proejct and recieve the Health Checklist?

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* 20. Would you be interested in taking this survey in a couple of months?

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* 21. Leave your contact details if you would like to go into the draw to win vouchers from a locally owned business of your choice? These details are confidential and your answers remain anonymous.

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* 22. One final thing before you go In the last 20 days what about living in Warrnambool has helped your feeling of wellbeing? Check oneswho apply to you.

* 15. JUST BE.
Acceptance that life doesn't always go according to plan can help us cope a little better with the current circumstances.

Please tick the relevant boxes below to show how you are continuing to remain present, willing and accepting- how you continue to Just BE

* 19. Thank you very much for you valuable contribution. You are helping us to create a really special Mental Health Checklist to share with our community.

Would you like to be kept up to date on this proejct and recieve the Health Checklist?

* 22. One final thing before you go

In the last 20 days what about living in Warrnambool has helped your feeling of wellbeing? Check ones
who apply to you.