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FOR PARENTS: Youth mental health survey
1.
What do you think is the biggest cause of emotional distress for children?
Social media
Bullying
Entertainment (TV, video games)
Family life
Pressure in school
2.
Do you think social media has a positive or negative effect on children?
Mostly positive
Mostly negative
No effect
3.
How much time per day does your teenager spend online or on their phones?
0-2 hours
2-4 hours
4-6 hours
I don't have a teenager
4.
If your child told you they were experiencing a mental health crisis (thoughts of suicide, major anxiety or deep sadness), who would you contact for help?
Family/friends
Church community
Child's school
Family doctor
Call a mental health hotline
Make an appointment with a mental health professional (counselor, therapist, etc)
I wouldn't know where to go for help
5.
Do you have rules about social media and online time in your household?
Time limits
Occasional password
I'm friends with/follow my child on social media
My kid doesn't need rules
I don't have rules
6.
Do you feel our society is making it easier or harder to talk about feelings and mental health?
Easier
Harder
Same as it ever was
7.
Has your child ever received mental health treatment of any kind, like counseling or therapy?
Yes
No
Current Progress,
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