Coronavirus: Mental Health Concerns Survey

The coronavirus pandemic can significantly affect mental health for everyone, but especially for those living with mental illness. This brief 12-question survey seeks to better understand the concerns of our mental illness community. The survey was initially distributed to our large ForLikeMinds online mental illness peer support and Facebook communities. The survey is ongoing. We welcome you to take it. The results will be analyzed by the Yale University, Program for Recovery and Community Health, Dr. Mark Costa. Additional information: Katherine Ponte hello@forlikeminds.com.

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* 1. How do you describe yourself?

I am living with mental illness

I support someone living with mental illness

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* 2. What mental illness do you, or the person you support, have?

Anxiety

Major Depressive Disorder

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

Schizophrenia

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How much has the coronavirus impacted your mental health?

A great deal

A lot

A moderate amount

A little

None at all

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* 4. What are your mental illness concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic?

My current condition(s) will worsen

I will develop a new condition

I will not be able to receive mental health treatment

I will run out of medication

My caregiver may be unable to support me

(If a supporter) I will not be able to care for my loved one living with mental illness

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What other risks concern you about the coronavirus pandemic?

I or someone in my family will get sick with coronavirus

My investments, such as retirement, will be negatively impacted

I may lose income due to a workplace closure or reduced hours

I will not be able to afford testing or treatment, if I need it

I can't afford to stay home and miss work so will be putting myself at risk of exposure

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How do you feel you are coping with the coronavirus pandemic?

Poorly

Well

If you wish, why?

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* 7. How isolated do you feel compared to before the coronavirus pandemic?

Less

Same

If you wish, why?

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* 8. What is your level of social connectedness compared to before the coronavirus pandemic?

Less

Same

If you wish, why?

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* 9. If applicable, who are you connecting with for support?

Friend(s)

Family

Peer(s)

Co-worker(s)

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What forms of communication are you using to stay in touch with people?

Phone

Text

Video - FaceTime, Skype, Messenger

Social media

Online peer support communities

Other (please specify)

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* 11. What mental health treatment changes have you made in response to the crisis?

Psychiatrist - No change; I received treatment before the crisis, and it has not changed in any way

Psychiatrist - I have started seeing a psychiatrist (in-person, phone, or video)

Psychiatrist - I have switched from in-person to phone or video session

Psychologist - No change; I received treatment before the crisis, and it has not changed in any way

Psychologist - I have started seeing a psychologist (in-person, phone, or video)

Psychologist - I have switched from in-person to phone or video session

Other Therapist - No change; I received treatment before the crisis, and it has not changed in any way

Other Therapist - I have started seeing a therapist (in-person, phone, or video)

Other Therapist - I have switched from in-person to phone or video session

Medication - No change; I continue to take my medication without any change

Medication - My medication regimen has been adjusted

Medication - I have gotten an extended supply of my prescriptions

Mental Health Apps - I continue to use mental health apps in the same amounts

Mental Health Apps - I have started using mental health apps

Mental Health Apps - I have increased my use of mental health apps

Other (please specify)

Coronavirus: Mental Health Concerns Survey

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* 1. How do you describe yourself?

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* 2. What mental illness do you, or the person you support, have?

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* 3. How much has the coronavirus impacted your mental health?

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* 4. What are your mental illness concerns related to the coronavirus pandemic?

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* 5. What other risks concern you about the coronavirus pandemic?

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* 6. How do you feel you are coping with the coronavirus pandemic?

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* 7. How isolated do you feel compared to before the coronavirus pandemic?

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* 8. What is your level of social connectedness compared to before the coronavirus pandemic?

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* 9. If applicable, who are you connecting with for support?

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* 10. What forms of communication are you using to stay in touch with people?

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* 11. What mental health treatment changes have you made in response to the crisis?

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* 12. Optional - Your opinion is important to us. What would help our community most during this crisis?