Mentally Healthy 2022

Thank you for taking part in the Mentally Healthy 2022 survey to better understand the mental wellbeing in the media, marketing and creative industries. All responses will be anonymous, strictly confidential and only personally de-identified data will be reported.

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Lifeline 13 11 14

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Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636

About you

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* 1. Do you currently, OR have you worked in the creative, media and/or marketing industry (including PR) within the last 12 months?

Yes

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other term preferred

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* 4. How many dependent children (aged under 15, or students aged 15-24) do you have?

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* 5. In which state do you currently live?

NSW

QLD

VIC

ACT

TAS

I don’t live in Australia

Your work

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* 6. What part of the industry do you work in?

Media agency

Media owner

Specialist agency (e.g. SEO, digital etc.)

Creative agency

Design

Research

Production

Marketing (client side)

Marketing Technology

Specialist e.g. illustrator, photographer

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How would you describe your role in the business you work in? (tick all that apply)

Freelance / sole trader

Business owner

Business leader (or part of leadership team)

Manager (responsible for >5 staff)

Manager (responsible for <5 staff)

Employee

Intern

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* 8. Including yourself, what is the approximate number of employees at the organisation that you currently work?

1 (Self-employed, work alone)

2-4 employees

5-19 employees

20-49 employees

50-199 employees

200+

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* 9. What are your current working arrangements?

Working from home

Hybrid - a mixture of specified days in office and working from home

Working at an office

Flexibility to work from home or office

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What is the length of an average work day (or shift)?

Less than 8 hours

8 hours

9-11 hours

12 hours

More than 12 hours

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* 11. How many ADDITIONAL (i.e. uncontracted) hours do you typically work on an average week?

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* 12. How many of these ADDITIONAL hours are you not paid for / or do not receive time in lieu for?

Your wellbeing

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* 13. Please read each statement and indicate how much the statement applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement.

In the last week:

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* 14. Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental illness by a health professional (e.g., general practitioner, psychologist, counsellor, or psychiatrist)?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 15. Are you currently, or have you in the past, received treatment or medication for mental ill-health?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 16. On average, how would you rate your sleep quality over the past 4 weeks?

Very good

Fairly good

Fairly bad

Very bad

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* 17. On average, how many hours did you sleep each night during the past 4 weeks?

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* 18. In the last four weeks, on how many days did you miss a whole day of work because of problems with your physical or mental health?

0 days

1 day

2 days

3 days

4-5 days

6-10 days

11-20 days

21+ days

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* 19. How many days in the last four weeks did you go to work despite problems with your mental or physical health?

0 days

1 day

2 days

3 days

4-5 days

6-10 days

11-20 days

21+ days

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* 20. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

Never

Monthly or less

2-4 times a month

2-3 times a week

4 or more times a week

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* 21. How often do you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?

Never

Less than monthly

Monthly

Weekly

Daily or almost daily

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* 22. Are you currently taking medication for mental illness? (e.g. antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication etc)

Yes

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* 23. How would you perceive your ability to:

	Very poor	Poor	Fair	Good	Very good
Recognise if you had a mental health problem	Recognise if you had a mental health problem Very poor	Recognise if you had a mental health problem Poor	Recognise if you had a mental health problem Fair	Recognise if you had a mental health problem Good	Recognise if you had a mental health problem Very good
Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem	Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem Very poor	Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem Poor	Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem Fair	Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem Good	Recognise if a friend or a family member had a mental health problem Very good
Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem	Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem Very poor	Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem Poor	Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem Fair	Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem Good	Recognise if a colleague had a mental health problem Very good
Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health	Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health Very poor	Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health Poor	Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health Fair	Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health Good	Find something or someone to help improve your own mental health Very good
Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague	Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague Very poor	Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague Poor	Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague Fair	Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague Good	Find something or someone to help improve the mental health of a friend, family member of colleague Very good
Talk to colleague about your own mental health	Talk to colleague about your own mental health Very poor	Talk to colleague about your own mental health Poor	Talk to colleague about your own mental health Fair	Talk to colleague about your own mental health Good	Talk to colleague about your own mental health Very good
Talk to a colleague about their mental health	Talk to a colleague about their mental health Very poor	Talk to a colleague about their mental health Poor	Talk to a colleague about their mental health Fair	Talk to a colleague about their mental health Good	Talk to a colleague about their mental health Very good

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* 24. Have you completed a Mental Health First Aid Course in the last 5 years?

Yes

Mental health & work

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* 25. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Not sure	Agree	Strongly agree
People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness	People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness Strongly disagree	People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness Disagree	People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness Not sure	People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness Agree	People in my industry would be treated poorly If they were to disclose they had been diagnosed with a mental illness Strongly agree
In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression	In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression Strongly disagree	In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression Disagree	In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression Not sure	In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression Agree	In my industry, I would not tell anyone if I had been diagnosed with depression Strongly agree
I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness	I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness Strongly disagree	I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness Disagree	I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness Not sure	I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness Agree	I would not want to work with someone if I knew that they had been diagnosed with mental illness Strongly agree
I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had.	I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had. Strongly disagree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had. Disagree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had. Not sure	I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had. Agree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who had approached me about a mental health problem that they had. Strongly agree
I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem.	I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem. Strongly disagree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem. Disagree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem. Not sure	I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem. Agree	I would be able to talk to and support someone who worked for me with a mental health problem. Strongly agree
I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness	I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness Strongly disagree	I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness Disagree	I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness Not sure	I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness Agree	I would feel well equipped to manage someone with mental illness Strongly agree

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* 26. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Not sure	Agree	Strongly agree
My job tends to directly affect my health	My job tends to directly affect my health Strongly disagree	My job tends to directly affect my health Disagree	My job tends to directly affect my health Not sure	My job tends to directly affect my health Agree	My job tends to directly affect my health Strongly agree
I work under a great deal of tension	I work under a great deal of tension Strongly disagree	I work under a great deal of tension Disagree	I work under a great deal of tension Not sure	I work under a great deal of tension Agree	I work under a great deal of tension Strongly agree
I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job	I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job Strongly disagree	I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job Disagree	I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job Not sure	I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job Agree	I have felt fidgety or nervous as a result of my job Strongly agree
If I had a different job, my health would probably improve	If I had a different job, my health would probably improve Strongly disagree	If I had a different job, my health would probably improve Disagree	If I had a different job, my health would probably improve Not sure	If I had a different job, my health would probably improve Agree	If I had a different job, my health would probably improve Strongly agree
Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night	Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night Strongly disagree	Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night Disagree	Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night Not sure	Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night Agree	Problems associated with my job have kept me awake at night Strongly agree
I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things	I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things Strongly disagree	I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things Disagree	I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things Not sure	I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things Agree	I often ‘take my job home with me’ in the sense that I think about it when doing other things Strongly agree

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* 27. 1 - Please indicate the level of stress, based on your own experience, that is associated with the following aspects of working in the industry:

	1 - No stress	2	3	4	5 - Medium level of stress	6	7	8	9	10 - Extreme level of stress
Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 1 - No stress	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 2	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 3	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 4	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 5 - Medium level of stress	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 6	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 7	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 8	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 9	Financial stress, including unpredictable income and cash flow 10 - Extreme level of stress
Multiple responsibilities	Multiple responsibilities 1 - No stress	Multiple responsibilities 2	Multiple responsibilities 3	Multiple responsibilities 4	Multiple responsibilities 5 - Medium level of stress	Multiple responsibilities 6	Multiple responsibilities 7	Multiple responsibilities 8	Multiple responsibilities 9	Multiple responsibilities 10 - Extreme level of stress
Sense of isolation	Sense of isolation 1 - No stress	Sense of isolation 2	Sense of isolation 3	Sense of isolation 4	Sense of isolation 5 - Medium level of stress	Sense of isolation 6	Sense of isolation 7	Sense of isolation 8	Sense of isolation 9	Sense of isolation 10 - Extreme level of stress
Employee responsibility / managing staff	Employee responsibility / managing staff 1 - No stress	Employee responsibility / managing staff 2	Employee responsibility / managing staff 3	Employee responsibility / managing staff 4	Employee responsibility / managing staff 5 - Medium level of stress	Employee responsibility / managing staff 6	Employee responsibility / managing staff 7	Employee responsibility / managing staff 8	Employee responsibility / managing staff 9	Employee responsibility / managing staff 10 - Extreme level of stress
Feeling obliged to work when sick	Feeling obliged to work when sick 1 - No stress	Feeling obliged to work when sick 2	Feeling obliged to work when sick 3	Feeling obliged to work when sick 4	Feeling obliged to work when sick 5 - Medium level of stress	Feeling obliged to work when sick 6	Feeling obliged to work when sick 7	Feeling obliged to work when sick 8	Feeling obliged to work when sick 9	Feeling obliged to work when sick 10 - Extreme level of stress
Long working hours	Long working hours 1 - No stress	Long working hours 2	Long working hours 3	Long working hours 4	Long working hours 5 - Medium level of stress	Long working hours 6	Long working hours 7	Long working hours 8	Long working hours 9	Long working hours 10 - Extreme level of stress
Unrealistic expectations / deadlines	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 1 - No stress	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 2	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 3	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 4	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 5 - Medium level of stress	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 6	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 7	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 8	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 9	Unrealistic expectations / deadlines 10 - Extreme level of stress
Worry about the impact of others connected to my business	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 1 - No stress	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 2	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 3	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 4	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 5 - Medium level of stress	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 6	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 7	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 8	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 9	Worry about the impact of others connected to my business 10 - Extreme level of stress
Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 1 - No stress	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 2	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 3	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 4	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 5 - Medium level of stress	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 6	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 7	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 8	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 9	Worry about the impact of the business on my friends/family 10 - Extreme level of stress
Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 1 - No stress	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 2	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 3	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 4	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 5 - Medium level of stress	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 6	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 7	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 8	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 9	Pressure of my own expectations to perform or be creative 10 - Extreme level of stress
Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 1 - No stress	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 2	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 3	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 4	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 5 - Medium level of stress	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 6	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 7	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 8	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 9	Pressure of judgement from clients or colleagues 10 - Extreme level of stress
Pressure to be available 24-7	Pressure to be available 24-7 1 - No stress	Pressure to be available 24-7 2	Pressure to be available 24-7 3	Pressure to be available 24-7 4	Pressure to be available 24-7 5 - Medium level of stress	Pressure to be available 24-7 6	Pressure to be available 24-7 7	Pressure to be available 24-7 8	Pressure to be available 24-7 9	Pressure to be available 24-7 10 - Extreme level of stress
Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 1 - No stress	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 2	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 3	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 4	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 5 - Medium level of stress	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 6	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 7	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 8	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 9	Pressure to stay up to speed on trends and technology 10 - Extreme level of stress
Pressure of social media	Pressure of social media 1 - No stress	Pressure of social media 2	Pressure of social media 3	Pressure of social media 4	Pressure of social media 5 - Medium level of stress	Pressure of social media 6	Pressure of social media 7	Pressure of social media 8	Pressure of social media 9	Pressure of social media 10 - Extreme level of stress
Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 1 - No stress	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 2	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 3	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 4	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 5 - Medium level of stress	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 6	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 7	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 8	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 9	Lack of confidence in my ability to perform tasks or cope under pressure 10 - Extreme level of stress
Uncertainty regarding the future of my role	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 1 - No stress	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 2	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 3	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 4	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 5 - Medium level of stress	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 6	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 7	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 8	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 9	Uncertainty regarding the future of my role 10 - Extreme level of stress
Relationship with my Manager	Relationship with my Manager 1 - No stress	Relationship with my Manager 2	Relationship with my Manager 3	Relationship with my Manager 4	Relationship with my Manager 5 - Medium level of stress	Relationship with my Manager 6	Relationship with my Manager 7	Relationship with my Manager 8	Relationship with my Manager 9	Relationship with my Manager 10 - Extreme level of stress
Lack of training / leadership support to do my job	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 1 - No stress	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 2	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 3	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 4	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 5 - Medium level of stress	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 6	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 7	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 8	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 9	Lack of training / leadership support to do my job 10 - Extreme level of stress
Social anxiety of going back to the office	Social anxiety of going back to the office 1 - No stress	Social anxiety of going back to the office 2	Social anxiety of going back to the office 3	Social anxiety of going back to the office 4	Social anxiety of going back to the office 5 - Medium level of stress	Social anxiety of going back to the office 6	Social anxiety of going back to the office 7	Social anxiety of going back to the office 8	Social anxiety of going back to the office 9	Social anxiety of going back to the office 10 - Extreme level of stress

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* 28. Which of the below are most important to you in terms of improving your mental wellbeing at work?

	Not important at all	Of little importance	Of average importance	Very important	Absolutely essential
Free healthy foods and snacks	Free healthy foods and snacks Not important at all	Free healthy foods and snacks Of little importance	Free healthy foods and snacks Of average importance	Free healthy foods and snacks Very important	Free healthy foods and snacks Absolutely essential
Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.)	Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.) Not important at all	Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.) Of little importance	Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.) Of average importance	Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.) Very important	Pleasant physical environment at work (e.g. inspiring workspace, breakout areas etc.) Absolutely essential
Yoga lessons	Yoga lessons Not important at all	Yoga lessons Of little importance	Yoga lessons Of average importance	Yoga lessons Very important	Yoga lessons Absolutely essential
Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation)	Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation) Not important at all	Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation) Of little importance	Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation) Of average importance	Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation) Very important	Mindfulness initiatives in the workplace (e.g. meditation) Absolutely essential
Leadership who leads by example	Leadership who leads by example Not important at all	Leadership who leads by example Of little importance	Leadership who leads by example Of average importance	Leadership who leads by example Very important	Leadership who leads by example Absolutely essential
Flexible working conditions	Flexible working conditions Not important at all	Flexible working conditions Of little importance	Flexible working conditions Of average importance	Flexible working conditions Very important	Flexible working conditions Absolutely essential
Clear objectives	Clear objectives Not important at all	Clear objectives Of little importance	Clear objectives Of average importance	Clear objectives Very important	Clear objectives Absolutely essential
Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work	Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work Not important at all	Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work Of little importance	Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work Of average importance	Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work Very important	Appropriate agency/company structure and resources to deliver the work Absolutely essential
Team building activities	Team building activities Not important at all	Team building activities Of little importance	Team building activities Of average importance	Team building activities Very important	Team building activities Absolutely essential
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)	Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Not important at all	Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Of little importance	Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Of average importance	Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Very important	Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Absolutely essential
Mental Health First Aid Officers	Mental Health First Aid Officers Not important at all	Mental Health First Aid Officers Of little importance	Mental Health First Aid Officers Of average importance	Mental Health First Aid Officers Very important	Mental Health First Aid Officers Absolutely essential
Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives	Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives Not important at all	Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives Of little importance	Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives Of average importance	Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives Very important	Comprehensive wellbeing program including physical and mental health initiatives Absolutely essential
Motivational posters	Motivational posters Not important at all	Motivational posters Of little importance	Motivational posters Of average importance	Motivational posters Very important	Motivational posters Absolutely essential
Mental health education programs and training	Mental health education programs and training Not important at all	Mental health education programs and training Of little importance	Mental health education programs and training Of average importance	Mental health education programs and training Very important	Mental health education programs and training Absolutely essential
Empathetic, educated leaders	Empathetic, educated leaders Not important at all	Empathetic, educated leaders Of little importance	Empathetic, educated leaders Of average importance	Empathetic, educated leaders Very important	Empathetic, educated leaders Absolutely essential

Other (please specify)

HOW we work

Based on Curtin University's Future of Work Institute SMART work design research, we’d like to understand the importance you place on how we work in our industry AND how well you you feel your workplace is delivering against these. First, let's start with how important you feel the below are for managing mental health at work.

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* 29. Which of the below do you believe are most important in being able to manage your mental health at work?

	Not at all important	Somewhat important	Important	Very important	Essential
I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands.	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Not at all important	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Somewhat important	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Important	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Very important	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Essential
My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified.	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Not at all important	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Somewhat important	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Important	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Very important	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Essential
I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually.	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Not at all important	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Somewhat important	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Important	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Very important	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Essential
I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role.	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Not at all important	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Somewhat important	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Important	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Very important	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Essential
My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Not at all important	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Somewhat important	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Important	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Very important	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Essential

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* 30. And how well does your current workplace deliver on your needs relating to the SMART Work framework?

	Not at all	Somewhat	Satisfactorily	Very well	100%
I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands.	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Not at all	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Somewhat	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Satisfactorily	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. Very well	I have a job that involves skill variety, task variety, and problem solving demands. 100%
My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified.	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Not at all	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Somewhat	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Satisfactorily	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. Very well	My job has role clarity, I receive clear feedback and tasks are clearly identified. 100%
I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually.	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Not at all	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Somewhat	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Satisfactorily	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. Very well	I am able to organise my own schedule, choose the methods in which I can achieve my work goals and I’m able to make judgements and decisions individually. 100%
I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role.	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Not at all	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Somewhat	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Satisfactorily	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. Very well	I experience a strong sense of support, purpose and meaning in the work that I do and have the right amount of social contact and appreciation in my role. 100%
My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Not at all	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Somewhat	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Satisfactorily	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict Very well	My job has tolerable demands on time pressure, emotional demand and management of role conflict 100%

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* 31. How satisfied are you with the following?

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Unsure	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied
Your usual take home pay	Your usual take home pay Very satisfied	Your usual take home pay Satisfied	Your usual take home pay Unsure	Your usual take home pay Dissatisfied	Your usual take home pay Very dissatisfied
Long term viability of the business you own/work for	Long term viability of the business you own/work for Very satisfied	Long term viability of the business you own/work for Satisfied	Long term viability of the business you own/work for Unsure	Long term viability of the business you own/work for Dissatisfied	Long term viability of the business you own/work for Very dissatisfied
Your work life balance	Your work life balance Very satisfied	Your work life balance Satisfied	Your work life balance Unsure	Your work life balance Dissatisfied	Your work life balance Very dissatisfied
The people you work with	The people you work with Very satisfied	The people you work with Satisfied	The people you work with Unsure	The people you work with Dissatisfied	The people you work with Very dissatisfied
The growth of the business you work for	The growth of the business you work for Very satisfied	The growth of the business you work for Satisfied	The growth of the business you work for Unsure	The growth of the business you work for Dissatisfied	The growth of the business you work for Very dissatisfied
Physical working conditions	Physical working conditions Very satisfied	Physical working conditions Satisfied	Physical working conditions Unsure	Physical working conditions Dissatisfied	Physical working conditions Very dissatisfied
The way your abilities are used	The way your abilities are used Very satisfied	The way your abilities are used Satisfied	The way your abilities are used Unsure	The way your abilities are used Dissatisfied	The way your abilities are used Very dissatisfied
The interest and skill involved in your job	The interest and skill involved in your job Very satisfied	The interest and skill involved in your job Satisfied	The interest and skill involved in your job Unsure	The interest and skill involved in your job Dissatisfied	The interest and skill involved in your job Very dissatisfied

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* 32. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly agree
My workplace is inclusive	My workplace is inclusive Strongly disagree	My workplace is inclusive Disagree	My workplace is inclusive Unsure	My workplace is inclusive Agree	My workplace is inclusive Strongly agree
I feel like I am accepted for who I am	I feel like I am accepted for who I am Strongly disagree	I feel like I am accepted for who I am Disagree	I feel like I am accepted for who I am Unsure	I feel like I am accepted for who I am Agree	I feel like I am accepted for who I am Strongly agree
I am made to feel like I belong	I am made to feel like I belong Strongly disagree	I am made to feel like I belong Disagree	I am made to feel like I belong Unsure	I am made to feel like I belong Agree	I am made to feel like I belong Strongly agree
I feel like others understand me	I feel like others understand me Strongly disagree	I feel like others understand me Disagree	I feel like others understand me Unsure	I feel like others understand me Agree	I feel like others understand me Strongly agree
My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work	My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work Strongly disagree	My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work Disagree	My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work Unsure	My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work Agree	My team have a good understanding of my life outside of work Strongly agree
I feel like I have friends at work	I feel like I have friends at work Strongly disagree	I feel like I have friends at work Disagree	I feel like I have friends at work Unsure	I feel like I have friends at work Agree	I feel like I have friends at work Strongly agree
I know exactly what is expected of me in my role	I know exactly what is expected of me in my role Strongly disagree	I know exactly what is expected of me in my role Disagree	I know exactly what is expected of me in my role Unsure	I know exactly what is expected of me in my role Agree	I know exactly what is expected of me in my role Strongly agree
I have enough time to do my work	I have enough time to do my work Strongly disagree	I have enough time to do my work Disagree	I have enough time to do my work Unsure	I have enough time to do my work Agree	I have enough time to do my work Strongly agree
I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work	I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work Strongly disagree	I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work Disagree	I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work Unsure	I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work Agree	I am often in emotionally charged meetings/situations at work Strongly agree

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* 33. Have you personally experienced any of the following within the last 12 months at your company?

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* 34. How seriously does your workplace take the mental health of its employees?

Not at all

A little

Fairly seriously

Medium priority

High priority

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* 35. How effective do you think your business’ efforts are in addressing the mental health of its employees?

Not at all

A little

Fairly effective

Effective

Highly effective

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* 36. How do you perceive the importance your business places on people vs profit on a scale of 1-10 where 1 = All about profit and 10 = All about people.

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* 37. In the past 12 months, how many times have you consulted with the following type of support people to discuss your own mental health problems? (Note: this can include stress, anxiety, depression or worries about alcohol or drugs)

	0 times	1-2 times	3-5 times	5-10 times	10-15 times	16+ times
General Practitioner	General Practitioner 0 times	General Practitioner 1-2 times	General Practitioner 3-5 times	General Practitioner 5-10 times	General Practitioner 10-15 times	General Practitioner 16+ times
Psychiatrist/Psychologist	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 0 times	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 1-2 times	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 3-5 times	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 5-10 times	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 10-15 times	Psychiatrist/Psychologist 16+ times
Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse)	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 0 times	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 1-2 times	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 3-5 times	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 5-10 times	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 10-15 times	Other mental health professional (e.g., social worker, counsellor, or occupational therapist, drug and alcohol counsellor, mental health nurse) 16+ times
Friend or family member	Friend or family member 0 times	Friend or family member 1-2 times	Friend or family member 3-5 times	Friend or family member 5-10 times	Friend or family member 10-15 times	Friend or family member 16+ times
Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 0 times	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 1-2 times	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 3-5 times	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 5-10 times	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 10-15 times	Boss (if an employee), colleague at work, or someone in similar role in the industry 16+ times
Online mental health services or an app	Online mental health services or an app 0 times	Online mental health services or an app 1-2 times	Online mental health services or an app 3-5 times	Online mental health services or an app 5-10 times	Online mental health services or an app 10-15 times	Online mental health services or an app 16+ times
Social media/discussion forums	Social media/discussion forums 0 times	Social media/discussion forums 1-2 times	Social media/discussion forums 3-5 times	Social media/discussion forums 5-10 times	Social media/discussion forums 10-15 times	Social media/discussion forums 16+ times
Workplace mental health first aid officer	Workplace mental health first aid officer 0 times	Workplace mental health first aid officer 1-2 times	Workplace mental health first aid officer 3-5 times	Workplace mental health first aid officer 5-10 times	Workplace mental health first aid officer 10-15 times	Workplace mental health first aid officer 16+ times
Workplace employee assistance program	Workplace employee assistance program 0 times	Workplace employee assistance program 1-2 times	Workplace employee assistance program 3-5 times	Workplace employee assistance program 5-10 times	Workplace employee assistance program 10-15 times	Workplace employee assistance program 16+ times
Industry peer support group	Industry peer support group 0 times	Industry peer support group 1-2 times	Industry peer support group 3-5 times	Industry peer support group 5-10 times	Industry peer support group 10-15 times	Industry peer support group 16+ times

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* 38. If you were in need of help, but did not seek support, what were the main reasons you didn’t seek help?

I didn’t know where to turn for help

Cost

Time required off work for appointment/s

The time required to actually get an appointment - long waiting lists

I felt embarrassed/ashamed

Cultural reasons

I just wanted to ignore the fact that I had a problem

Other (please specify)

Minimum Standards for Mental Health

The Mentally Healthy Change Group recently launched a set of Minimum Standards for Mental Health at workplaces for our industry to adopt. The following set of questions will help us to understand your awareness of this initiative and how it relates to your workplace.

First of all, here are the Minimum Standards

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* 39. Before today, were you aware of the Minimum Standards?

Yes

Unsure

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* 40. Has your business signed the minimum standards?

Yes

Unsure

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* 41. On a scale from 1 to 10, with 1 being low alignment, and 10 being perfectly aligned, how well do you feel that your business practices align with the minimum standards?

1 (Low alignment)

10 (Perfect alignment)

N/A

Effect of the pandemic

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* 42. How would you rate your mental health in general before the pandemic? (0=Very poor, 10=Very healthy)

←Very Poor | Neutral | Very Healthy→

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* 43. And how would you rate your mental health in general at present (last 1-2 months)? (0=Very poor, 10=Very healthy)

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* 44. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Unsure	Agree	Strongly agree
Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic	Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic Strongly disagree	Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic Disagree	Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic Unsure	Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic Agree	Our business culture has improved as a result of the changes that occurred during the pandemic Strongly agree
I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months	I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months Strongly disagree	I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months Disagree	I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months Unsure	I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months Agree	I’m likely to leave my current role in the next 12 months Strongly agree
I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic	I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic Strongly disagree	I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic Disagree	I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic Unsure	I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic Agree	I believe that our business trusts me more as a result of the conditions imposed during the pandemic Strongly agree
Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months	Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months Strongly disagree	Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months Disagree	Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months Unsure	Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months Agree	Empathy has become a more appreciated skill in our culture over the last 12-24 months Strongly agree
The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability	The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability Strongly disagree	The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability Disagree	The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability Unsure	The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability Agree	The leaders in our business handled the pandemic to the best of their ability Strongly agree
This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing	This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing Strongly disagree	This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing Disagree	This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing Unsure	This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing Agree	This pandemic has given our business and industry a chance to change things for the better regarding our mental wellbeing Strongly agree
There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve	There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve Strongly disagree	There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve Disagree	There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve Unsure	There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve Agree	There are systemic issues in our industry that need to be addressed in order for our mental wellbeing to significantly improve Strongly agree
The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety	The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety Strongly disagree	The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety Disagree	The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety Unsure	The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety Agree	The evolving nature of the pandemic is causing me a level of uncertainty and anxiety Strongly agree

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* 45. What do you consider to be the most important thing that needs to change for the industry to become more mentally healthy?

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* 46. If you are happy to, could you tell us where you work? This information would be used to highlight any high performing businesses in our industry when it comes to mental wellbeing in the workplace.This question is optional, but could really help to shine a light on the healthier workplaces in our industry. Any external communications would seek prior written approval first.

	Never	Sometimes	Often	Almost Always
I found it hard to wind down	I found it hard to wind down Never	I found it hard to wind down Sometimes	I found it hard to wind down Often	I found it hard to wind down Almost Always
I was aware of dryness of my mouth	I was aware of dryness of my mouth Never	I was aware of dryness of my mouth Sometimes	I was aware of dryness of my mouth Often	I was aware of dryness of my mouth Almost Always
I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all	I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Never	I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Sometimes	I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Often	I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Almost Always
I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g., excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion)	I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g., excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Never	I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g., excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Sometimes	I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g., excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Often	I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g., excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Almost Always
I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things	I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Never	I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Sometimes	I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Often	I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Almost Always
I tended to over-react to situations	I tended to over-react to situations Never	I tended to over-react to situations Sometimes	I tended to over-react to situations Often	I tended to over-react to situations Almost Always
I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands)	I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands) Never	I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands) Sometimes	I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands) Often	I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands) Almost Always
I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy	I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Never	I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Sometimes	I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Often	I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Almost Always
I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself	I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Never	I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Sometimes	I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Often	I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Almost Always
I felt that I had nothing to look forward to	I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Never	I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Sometimes	I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Often	I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Almost Always
I found myself getting agitated	I found myself getting agitated Never	I found myself getting agitated Sometimes	I found myself getting agitated Often	I found myself getting agitated Almost Always
I found it difficult to relax	I found it difficult to relax Never	I found it difficult to relax Sometimes	I found it difficult to relax Often	I found it difficult to relax Almost Always
I felt down-hearted and blue	I felt down-hearted and blue Never	I felt down-hearted and blue Sometimes	I felt down-hearted and blue Often	I felt down-hearted and blue Almost Always
I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing	I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Never	I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Sometimes	I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Often	I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Almost Always
I felt I was close to panic	I felt I was close to panic Never	I felt I was close to panic Sometimes	I felt I was close to panic Often	I felt I was close to panic Almost Always
I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything	I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Never	I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Sometimes	I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Often	I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Almost Always
I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person	I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Never	I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Sometimes	I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Often	I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Almost Always
I felt that I was rather touchy	I felt that I was rather touchy Never	I felt that I was rather touchy Sometimes	I felt that I was rather touchy Often	I felt that I was rather touchy Almost Always
I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g., sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat)	I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g., sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Never	I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g., sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Sometimes	I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g., sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Often	I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g., sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Almost Always
I felt scared without any good reason	I felt scared without any good reason Never	I felt scared without any good reason Sometimes	I felt scared without any good reason Often	I felt scared without any good reason Almost Always
I felt that life was meaningless	I felt that life was meaningless Never	I felt that life was meaningless Sometimes	I felt that life was meaningless Often	I felt that life was meaningless Almost Always

	Yes	No	Not applicable	Prefer not to answer
I have received positive recognition for work well done.	I have received positive recognition for work well done. Yes	I have received positive recognition for work well done. No	I have received positive recognition for work well done. Not applicable	I have received positive recognition for work well done. Prefer not to answer
I have been interrupted or not listened to in meetings.	I have been interrupted or not listened to in meetings. Yes	I have been interrupted or not listened to in meetings. No	I have been interrupted or not listened to in meetings. Not applicable	I have been interrupted or not listened to in meetings. Prefer not to answer
I have been given the opportunity and resources to work flexibly.	I have been given the opportunity and resources to work flexibly. Yes	I have been given the opportunity and resources to work flexibly. No	I have been given the opportunity and resources to work flexibly. Not applicable	I have been given the opportunity and resources to work flexibly. Prefer not to answer
I believe my learning opportunities or progress has been restricted by managers.	I believe my learning opportunities or progress has been restricted by managers. Yes	I believe my learning opportunities or progress has been restricted by managers. No	I believe my learning opportunities or progress has been restricted by managers. Not applicable	I believe my learning opportunities or progress has been restricted by managers. Prefer not to answer
I have been able to pursue work-related interests outside of my regular job responsibilities.	I have been able to pursue work-related interests outside of my regular job responsibilities. Yes	I have been able to pursue work-related interests outside of my regular job responsibilities. No	I have been able to pursue work-related interests outside of my regular job responsibilities. Not applicable	I have been able to pursue work-related interests outside of my regular job responsibilities. Prefer not to answer
I felt undervalued compared to colleagues of equal competence.	I felt undervalued compared to colleagues of equal competence. Yes	I felt undervalued compared to colleagues of equal competence. No	I felt undervalued compared to colleagues of equal competence. Not applicable	I felt undervalued compared to colleagues of equal competence. Prefer not to answer
I have opportunities available to me to learn and progress in my career.	I have opportunities available to me to learn and progress in my career. Yes	I have opportunities available to me to learn and progress in my career. No	I have opportunities available to me to learn and progress in my career. Not applicable	I have opportunities available to me to learn and progress in my career. Prefer not to answer
I have repeatedly observed people taking sole credit for shared efforts.	I have repeatedly observed people taking sole credit for shared efforts. Yes	I have repeatedly observed people taking sole credit for shared efforts. No	I have repeatedly observed people taking sole credit for shared efforts. Not applicable	I have repeatedly observed people taking sole credit for shared efforts. Prefer not to answer
I have been sponsored/championed by a senior colleague to help me succeed.	I have been sponsored/championed by a senior colleague to help me succeed. Yes	I have been sponsored/championed by a senior colleague to help me succeed. No	I have been sponsored/championed by a senior colleague to help me succeed. Not applicable	I have been sponsored/championed by a senior colleague to help me succeed. Prefer not to answer
I have been bullied or undermined in some way.	I have been bullied or undermined in some way. Yes	I have been bullied or undermined in some way. No	I have been bullied or undermined in some way. Not applicable	I have been bullied or undermined in some way. Prefer not to answer
I have been verbally harassed, insulted or received other hurtful comments.	I have been verbally harassed, insulted or received other hurtful comments. Yes	I have been verbally harassed, insulted or received other hurtful comments. No	I have been verbally harassed, insulted or received other hurtful comments. Not applicable	I have been verbally harassed, insulted or received other hurtful comments. Prefer not to answer
I have been physically harassed or subject to violence.	I have been physically harassed or subject to violence. Yes	I have been physically harassed or subject to violence. No	I have been physically harassed or subject to violence. Not applicable	I have been physically harassed or subject to violence. Prefer not to answer
I have been subject to sexual harassment (e.g., sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, displaying pictures, photos, or drawings of a sexual nature, sending emails with sexual content).	I have been subject to sexual harassment (e.g., sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, displaying pictures, photos, or drawings of a sexual nature, sending emails with sexual content). Yes	I have been subject to sexual harassment (e.g., sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, displaying pictures, photos, or drawings of a sexual nature, sending emails with sexual content). No	I have been subject to sexual harassment (e.g., sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, displaying pictures, photos, or drawings of a sexual nature, sending emails with sexual content). Not applicable	I have been subject to sexual harassment (e.g., sexual comments or jokes, physical behaviour, displaying pictures, photos, or drawings of a sexual nature, sending emails with sexual content). Prefer not to answer
I have been supported if I experienced challenging times outside of work.	I have been supported if I experienced challenging times outside of work. Yes	I have been supported if I experienced challenging times outside of work. No	I have been supported if I experienced challenging times outside of work. Not applicable	I have been supported if I experienced challenging times outside of work. Prefer not to answer
I have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace due to who I am. (e.g. my gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQI+ status, social background, health, religion, parental duties etc).	I have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace due to who I am. (e.g. my gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQI+ status, social background, health, religion, parental duties etc). Yes	I have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace due to who I am. (e.g. my gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQI+ status, social background, health, religion, parental duties etc). No	I have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace due to who I am. (e.g. my gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQI+ status, social background, health, religion, parental duties etc). Not applicable	I have been made to feel uncomfortable in the workplace due to who I am. (e.g. my gender, race, ethnicity, LGBTQI+ status, social background, health, religion, parental duties etc). Prefer not to answer

Mentally Healthy 2022

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* 1. Do you currently, OR have you worked in the creative, media and/or marketing industry (including PR) within the last 12 months?

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* 2. What is your age?

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* 3. What is your gender?

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* 4. How many dependent children (aged under 15, or students aged 15-24) do you have?

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* 5. In which state do you currently live?

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* 6. What part of the industry do you work in?

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* 7. How would you describe your role in the business you work in? (tick all that apply)

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* 8. Including yourself, what is the approximate number of employees at the organisation that you currently work?

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* 9. What are your current working arrangements?

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* 10. What is the length of an average work day (or shift)?

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* 11. How many ADDITIONAL (i.e. uncontracted) hours do you typically work on an average week?

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* 12. How many of these ADDITIONAL hours are you not paid for / or do not receive time in lieu for?

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* 13. Please read each statement and indicate how much the statement applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement. In the last week:

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* 14. Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental illness by a health professional (e.g., general practitioner, psychologist, counsellor, or psychiatrist)?

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* 15. Are you currently, or have you in the past, received treatment or medication for mental ill-health?

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* 16. On average, how would you rate your sleep quality over the past 4 weeks?

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* 17. On average, how many hours did you sleep each night during the past 4 weeks?

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* 18. In the last four weeks, on how many days did you miss a whole day of work because of problems with your physical or mental health?

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* 19. How many days in the last four weeks did you go to work despite problems with your mental or physical health?

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* 20. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

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* 21. How often do you have six or more standard drinks on one occasion?

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* 22. Are you currently taking medication for mental illness? (e.g. antidepressants, anti-anxiety medication etc)

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* 23. How would you perceive your ability to:

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* 24. Have you completed a Mental Health First Aid Course in the last 5 years?

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* 25. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 26. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 27. 1 - Please indicate the level of stress, based on your own experience, that is associated with the following aspects of working in the industry:

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* 28. Which of the below are most important to you in terms of improving your mental wellbeing at work?

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* 29. Which of the below do you believe are most important in being able to manage your mental health at work?

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* 30. And how well does your current workplace deliver on your needs relating to the SMART Work framework?

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* 31. How satisfied are you with the following?

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* 32. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statements:

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* 33. Have you personally experienced any of the following within the last 12 months at your company?

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* 34. How seriously does your workplace take the mental health of its employees?

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* 35. How effective do you think your business’ efforts are in addressing the mental health of its employees?

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* 36. How do you perceive the importance your business places on people vs profit on a scale of 1-10 where 1 = All about profit and 10 = All about people.

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* 37. In the past 12 months, how many times have you consulted with the following type of support people to discuss your own mental health problems? (Note: this can include stress, anxiety, depression or worries about alcohol or drugs)

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* 38. If you were in need of help, but did not seek support, what were the main reasons you didn’t seek help?

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* 13. Please read each statement and indicate how much the statement applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement.

In the last week: