NEMN Synod Mental Health and Wellness Survey 2022

Welcome! Thank you for taking time to fill out the survey. Your responses are anonymous and will be used to help assess interests and needs throughout the NEMN Synod on the topics of mental health and wellness.

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* 1. How comfortable are you talking with others about mental health?

Very Comfortable

Comfortable

Uncomfortable

Very Uncomfortable

Unsure

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* 2. If you or a loved one was experiencing a mental health concern where would you first reach out for help?

Friend or Family Member

Doctor

Crisis Line

Pastor or Youth Director

Mental Health Professional

I would not feel comfortable reaching out for help.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How often does your ministry setting mention mental health? (ex. During the prayers of the people, announcements, newsletter)

Weekly

Monthly

Never

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* 4. Where are mental health resources found at your ministry setting?

Narthex/Entryway

Restrooms

Bulletin Boards

Staff Offices

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 5. In what ways does your ministry tend to mental health and wellness needs?

Site hosts 12 Step Meetings for the community (ex. AA, NA, Al-Anon, OA, GA)

Educational forums on Mental Health and Wellness topics

Invites local Mental Health and Wellness Professionals to speak

Hosts Mental Health and Wellness Awareness Sundays

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What mental health and wellness topics are you most interested in learning about?

Aging (ex. Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Caregiving)

Grief and Loss

Mental Illnesses (ex. Clinical Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia)

Compulsive Behaviors (ex. Substance Abuse, Gambling, Vaping, Eating Disorders and Body Image)

Creating Healthy Routines (ex. Self Care, Stress Management, Sleep, Mindfulness, Mindful eating)

Addressing LGBTQ+ Topics (ex. Gender identity, Discrimination, Bullying)

Neurodiversity (ex. ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia)

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What types of mental health and wellness resources would be most helpful?

In person workshops and trainings

Online webinars and trainings

Podcasts

Curriculum

Website resources and social media posts

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Would you be interested in attending a mental health and wellness weekend retreat at a local outdoor ministry or retreat center?

Yes

If Yes, What time of year (Summer, Winter, Fall or Spring)

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* 9. In which NEMN Synod Conference do you live?

Lake Superior Conference (Duluth, Proctor, Grand Rapids)

Laurentian Conference (Ely, Littlefork, Babbitt)

Living Waters Conference (Bigfork, Walker, Grand Rapids)

Heartland Conference (Princeton, Brainerd, Little Falls)

Kettle River Conference (Cloquet, Hinkley, Cromwell)

Unsure

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What role do you have in your ministry setting? Please check all that apply.

Congregation Member

Rostered Leader (Pastor, Deacon, etc.)

Paid Ministry Staff (Youth Director, Music Director, etc.)

Lay Volunteer

Other