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Community Suicide Prevention, Mental Health and Resilience Needs and Strengths Assessment

The following questions are designed to help the North Carolina Home Builders Association develop a comprehensive and sustained suicide prevention, mental health promotion and well-being program.

Confidentiality: Responses will be kept private and confidential to the extent permitted by law. In any sort of report we might publish to the North Carolina Home Builders Association, we will not include any information that will make it possible to identify a survey participant. All survey responses are anonymous and not linked to any individual respondent and stored securely only on password protected computers of the project team leaders. 

Possible risks to participants: The risks of participating in this survey are minimal. This survey includes questions about distressing professional or personal experiences with behavioral health and/or suicide, and some people may experience anxiety or become emotionally upset while answering these questions.

If at any time you would like to speak with someone confidentially regarding distress you might be experiencing or if you have concerns about others, you can contact: 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255) or text “HELLO” to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).

Possible benefits to participants: Although there are no direct benefits anticipated from your participation in this survey, your contribution may help the effectiveness of the future efforts at the North Carolina Home Builders Association to develop a suicide prevention, mental health promotion and well-being program. You may feel positively about this contribution.

Compensation: There is no compensation for this survey.

If you have questions or concerns about this survey, please contact Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, at 720-244-6535 or SallySpencerThomas@gmail.com

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* 1. I have read and understand the survey description, and I consent to take this survey:

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* 3. What are the top sources of distress for members? (check three)

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* 4. I would rate my current level of distress as:

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* 5. Over the past six months...

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* 6. I have (check all that apply):

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* 7. These experiences impacted my well-being in the following way (check all that apply):

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* 8. Help-Giving

In the last 12 months I have:

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* 9. Help-Seeking

Have you ever...

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* 10. Perceptions of the North Carolina Home Builders Association Culture

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
Our community is resilient.
The resources offered by our organization to support the well-being of our community are accessible and effective.
Leaders in our industry support our emotional health.
We have a caring culture.

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* 11. Opinions

The public has believed many different things about persons with mental health conditions and suicidal thoughts over the years, including some things that could be considered offensive. We would like to know what you think the public as a whole, or most people in general, believe about persons with mental health conditions or suicidal thoughts.

I think the TYPICAL PERSON in our community believes...

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
Most persons with mental health challenges are dangerous.
Most persons with mental health challenges will not recover or get better.
Most persons with mental health challenges are to blame for their problems.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unpredictable.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unable to take care of themselves.

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* 12. I think the CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP believes...

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unpredictable.
Most persons with mental health challenges will not recover or get better.
Most persons with mental health challenges are to blame for their problems.
Most persons with mental health challenges are dangerous.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unable to take care of themselves.

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* 13. People differ in their attitudes to suicidal behavior, and there are no right or wrong answers. These statements may not reflect how you feel about people who attempted suicide, but how you believe others feel. You will probably disagree with some items and agree with others. We are interested in your views about how other people feel. First impressions are usually best in such matters. So after you read each statement, let us know if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree.

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
Most people would willingly accept a person who attempted suicide as a close friend.
Most people think less of a person who attempted suicide.
Most people feel that attempted suicide is a sign of personal failure.
Most people believe that a person who attempted suicide is just as intelligent as the average person.
Most people in my community would treat a person who attempted suicide just as they would treat anyone.
Most people believe that a person who attempted suicide is just as trustworthy as the average person.
Most people who threaten suicide are just trying to get attention.

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* 14. What do you believe?

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
I would support a friend or family member who decided to seek professional help for suicidal thoughts.
I would be comfortable telling a friend or family member if I felt I needed professional help for suicidal thoughts.
I believe that people who really want to die will find a way; it won’t help to try to stop them.

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* 15. I believe...

  Strongly disagree. Disagree. Neither agree nor disagree. Agree. Strongly agree.
Most persons with mental health challenges will not recover or get better.
Most persons with mental health challenges are dangerous.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unpredictable.
Most persons with mental health challenges are to blame for their problems.
Most persons with mental health challenges are unable to take care of themselves.

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* 16. KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDES ABOUT RESOURCES

How familiar are you with the following resources?

  Not at all familiar Somewhat familiar Very familiar
Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Military/Veterans Crisis Line
12-Step Programs
Mental Health Resources in My Community

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* 17. KNOWLEDGE OF AND ATTITUDES ABOUT RESOURCES

How useful/accessible are the following resources?

  Not at all useful/accessible Somewhat useful/accessible Very useful/accessible
Crisis Text Line
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Military/Veterans Crisis Line
12-Step Programs
Mental Health Resources in My Community

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* 18. HELP-GIVING SKILL PERCEPTION

  Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither disagree or agree Agree Strongly agree
I would be willing to reach out if I noticed another North Carolina Home Builders Association member fighting substance use problems/mental health challenges or suicidal thoughts.
I feel confident and competent about my ability to effectively listen to someone’s emotional pain.
I feel confident and competent about my ability to engage people in support resources when they are overwhelmed.
I feel confident and competent about my ability to start a conversation about suicide.

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* 19. TELL US ABOUT YOU

How do you identify?

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* 20. How do you identify?

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* 21. What is your age?

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* 22. How long have you been in the construction industry?

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* 23. How do you identify your role?

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* 24. Please explain your response to any question above that needs elaboration.

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* 25. Anything else you'd like to know about?

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