Fall 2023-Spring 2024

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* 1. This first set of four questions will allow us to match your anonymous responses between surveys done at the start and end of the course. Please select the month you were born:

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* 2. Please type the first two letters of your first name.

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* 3. Please type the last two digits of your telephone number.

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* 4. Please type the first three letters of the city of your birth.

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* 5. Please indicate your current grade level.

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* 6. What state do you reside in?

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* 7. For each of the following statements, please indicate whether it is True or False (or select Do Not Know). Please respond to each item.

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Having a mental health problem is not the same thing as having a mental illness	Having a mental health problem is not the same thing as having a mental illness True	Having a mental health problem is not the same thing as having a mental illness False	Having a mental health problem is not the same thing as having a mental illness Do Not Know
People who have a mental illness can also have good overall mental health	People who have a mental illness can also have good overall mental health True	People who have a mental illness can also have good overall mental health False	People who have a mental illness can also have good overall mental health Do Not Know
Occasional sadness and anger are signs of poor mental health	Occasional sadness and anger are signs of poor mental health True	Occasional sadness and anger are signs of poor mental health False	Occasional sadness and anger are signs of poor mental health Do Not Know
Mental health and mental illness both involve the brain and how it functions	Mental health and mental illness both involve the brain and how it functions True	Mental health and mental illness both involve the brain and how it functions False	Mental health and mental illness both involve the brain and how it functions Do Not Know
Everyone has mental health (regardless of whether or not they are struggling)	Everyone has mental health (regardless of whether or not they are struggling) True	Everyone has mental health (regardless of whether or not they are struggling) False	Everyone has mental health (regardless of whether or not they are struggling) Do Not Know

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* 8. For each of the following statements, please indicate whether it is True or False (or select Do Not Know). Please respond to each item.

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* 9. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Agree completely	Agree somewhat	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree somewhat	Disagree completely	Do Not Know
People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Agree completely	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Agree somewhat	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Neither agree nor disagree	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Disagree somewhat	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Disagree completely	People with mental illnesses are more likely to be violent than those without mental illnesses Do Not Know
Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Agree completely	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Agree somewhat	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Neither agree nor disagree	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Disagree somewhat	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Disagree completely	Mental illness is caused by weakness in an individual’s character Do Not Know
Most mental illnesses are treatable	Most mental illnesses are treatable Agree completely	Most mental illnesses are treatable Agree somewhat	Most mental illnesses are treatable Neither agree nor disagree	Most mental illnesses are treatable Disagree somewhat	Most mental illnesses are treatable Disagree completely	Most mental illnesses are treatable Do Not Know
Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life.	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Agree completely	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Agree somewhat	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Neither agree nor disagree	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Disagree somewhat	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Disagree completely	Having one bad day is not an indication of mental illness; instead, mental illness is diagnosed by signs and symptoms that have been going on for a significant period of time and get in the way of daily life. Do Not Know
Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Agree completely	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Agree somewhat	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Neither agree nor disagree	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Disagree somewhat	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Disagree completely	Most people with a mental illness are too disabled to work Do Not Know
People with mental illness generally lead successful lives	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Agree completely	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Agree somewhat	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Neither agree nor disagree	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Disagree somewhat	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Disagree completely	People with mental illness generally lead successful lives Do Not Know
I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Agree completely	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Agree somewhat	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Neither agree nor disagree	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Disagree somewhat	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Disagree completely	I would tend to avoid someone with a mental illness Do Not Know

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* 10. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Agree completely	Agree somewhat	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree somewhat	Disagree completely	Do Not Know
Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Agree completely	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Agree somewhat	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Neither agree nor disagree	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Disagree somewhat	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Disagree completely	Social support and spending time with friends/family are important contributors to good mental health Do Not Know
Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Agree completely	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Agree somewhat	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Neither agree nor disagree	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Disagree somewhat	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Disagree completely	Eating well, limiting social media use and getting adequate sleep are important in helping a person cope with stress Do Not Know

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* 11. Please indicate your level of agreement with each of the following statements.

	Agree completely	Agree somewhat	Neither agree nor disagree	Disagree somewhat	Disagree completely	Do Not Know
I know about different mental illnesses	I know about different mental illnesses Agree completely	I know about different mental illnesses Agree somewhat	I know about different mental illnesses Neither agree nor disagree	I know about different mental illnesses Disagree somewhat	I know about different mental illnesses Disagree completely	I know about different mental illnesses Do Not Know
I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Agree completely	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Agree somewhat	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Neither agree nor disagree	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Disagree somewhat	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Disagree completely	I know where I can go if I need help with my mental health Do Not Know
I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Agree completely	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Agree somewhat	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Neither agree nor disagree	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Disagree somewhat	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Disagree completely	I have a general understanding of treatment options when seeking help for a mental illness Do Not Know
I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Agree completely	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Agree somewhat	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Neither agree nor disagree	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Disagree somewhat	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Disagree completely	I am able to recognize the stigma associated with mental illness when I see it or hear it Do Not Know

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* 12. The gender you identify as is:

Male

Female

Non-binary

Other

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* 13. Are you of Hispanic or Latino decent?

Yes

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* 14. Which of the following best describes your race and/or ethnicity?

White or Caucasian

Black or African American

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

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* 15. Thank you for completing the survey!

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Every person’s mood can fluctuate up and down naturally	Every person’s mood can fluctuate up and down naturally True	Every person’s mood can fluctuate up and down naturally False	Every person’s mood can fluctuate up and down naturally Do Not Know
Asking someone, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” will not encourage them to act on their thoughts.	Asking someone, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” will not encourage them to act on their thoughts. True	Asking someone, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” will not encourage them to act on their thoughts. False	Asking someone, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” will not encourage them to act on their thoughts. Do Not Know
People with Social Anxiety Disorder often feel as if they are being scrutinized and judged by others	People with Social Anxiety Disorder often feel as if they are being scrutinized and judged by others True	People with Social Anxiety Disorder often feel as if they are being scrutinized and judged by others False	People with Social Anxiety Disorder often feel as if they are being scrutinized and judged by others Do Not Know
When faced with a challenge in life (i.e. an important exam, a tryout for a team or play, giving a presentation), symptoms such as heart racing, sweating, and wanting to avoid the situation are normal	When faced with a challenge in life (i.e. an important exam, a tryout for a team or play, giving a presentation), symptoms such as heart racing, sweating, and wanting to avoid the situation are normal True	When faced with a challenge in life (i.e. an important exam, a tryout for a team or play, giving a presentation), symptoms such as heart racing, sweating, and wanting to avoid the situation are normal False	When faced with a challenge in life (i.e. an important exam, a tryout for a team or play, giving a presentation), symptoms such as heart racing, sweating, and wanting to avoid the situation are normal Do Not Know
Most people who experience traumatic events, such as a car accident, will develop Mental Illness	Most people who experience traumatic events, such as a car accident, will develop Mental Illness True	Most people who experience traumatic events, such as a car accident, will develop Mental Illness False	Most people who experience traumatic events, such as a car accident, will develop Mental Illness Do Not Know
Having one or two panic attacks is not an indicator of Panic Disorder	Having one or two panic attacks is not an indicator of Panic Disorder True	Having one or two panic attacks is not an indicator of Panic Disorder False	Having one or two panic attacks is not an indicator of Panic Disorder Do Not Know
Most people who have a mental illness get well and stay well with treatment	Most people who have a mental illness get well and stay well with treatment True	Most people who have a mental illness get well and stay well with treatment False	Most people who have a mental illness get well and stay well with treatment Do Not Know
Effective management of stressful situations can help a person learn how to cope with life’s ongoing challenges	Effective management of stressful situations can help a person learn how to cope with life’s ongoing challenges True	Effective management of stressful situations can help a person learn how to cope with life’s ongoing challenges False	Effective management of stressful situations can help a person learn how to cope with life’s ongoing challenges Do Not Know
Mental Illness can produce intense feelings which can compel an individual to withdraw and avoid everyday situations	Mental Illness can produce intense feelings which can compel an individual to withdraw and avoid everyday situations True	Mental Illness can produce intense feelings which can compel an individual to withdraw and avoid everyday situations False	Mental Illness can produce intense feelings which can compel an individual to withdraw and avoid everyday situations Do Not Know
Mental illnesses are caused by usual stresses of everyday life	Mental illnesses are caused by usual stresses of everyday life True	Mental illnesses are caused by usual stresses of everyday life False	Mental illnesses are caused by usual stresses of everyday life Do Not Know
Untreated mental illness can lead to substance abuse	Untreated mental illness can lead to substance abuse True	Untreated mental illness can lead to substance abuse False	Untreated mental illness can lead to substance abuse Do Not Know
Suicide in young people is the result of the stress of being a teenager	Suicide in young people is the result of the stress of being a teenager True	Suicide in young people is the result of the stress of being a teenager False	Suicide in young people is the result of the stress of being a teenager Do Not Know
The brain and body are connected, and mental illnesses can result in physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches.	The brain and body are connected, and mental illnesses can result in physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches. True	The brain and body are connected, and mental illnesses can result in physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches. False	The brain and body are connected, and mental illnesses can result in physical symptoms such as headaches and stomach aches. Do Not Know
Most (75%) mental illnesses become apparent when individuals are between the ages of 12 and 25	Most (75%) mental illnesses become apparent when individuals are between the ages of 12 and 25 True	Most (75%) mental illnesses become apparent when individuals are between the ages of 12 and 25 False	Most (75%) mental illnesses become apparent when individuals are between the ages of 12 and 25 Do Not Know
If you are worried about someone who you think may be suicidal, you should ask them directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?”	If you are worried about someone who you think may be suicidal, you should ask them directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” True	If you are worried about someone who you think may be suicidal, you should ask them directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” False	If you are worried about someone who you think may be suicidal, you should ask them directly, “Are you thinking of harming yourself?” Do Not Know
Feeling sad about a loss will often lead to depression	Feeling sad about a loss will often lead to depression True	Feeling sad about a loss will often lead to depression False	Feeling sad about a loss will often lead to depression Do Not Know