Youth and Young Adults
Assessment of Barriers, Wants, and Needs
This survey is intended for youth and young adults between the ages of 16 - 29.
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1.
County you live in:
Adams
Allegheny
Armstrong
Beaver
Bedford
Berks
Blair
Bradford
Bucks
Butler
Cambria
Cameron
Carbon
Centre
Chester
Clarion
Clearfield
Clinton
Columbia
Crawford
Cumberland
Dauphin
Delaware
Elk
Erie
Fayette
Forest
Franklin
Fulton
Greene
Huntington
Indiana
Jefferson
Juniata
Lackawanna
Lancaster
Lawrence
Lebanon
Lehigh
Luzerne
McKean
Mercer
Mifflin
Monroe
Montgomery
Montour
Northampton
Northumberland
Perry
Philadelphia
Pike
Potter
Schuykill
Snyder
Somerset
Sullivan
Susquehanna
Tioga
Union
Venango
Warren
Washington
Wayne
Westmoreland
Wyoming
York
2.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed out, or depressed, who do you talk to?
Friend
School Counselor
Therapist
Social Media/Online Community
Doctor
Parent
Coach
Teacher
Other (please specify)
3.
Think about your life, what makes you stressed out the most?
Family
Friends
Drama with students at school or online
School Work
Financial Problems
Other (please specify)
4.
When you think about your interactions with family or friends, when was the last time that you feel like someone asked you how you were or how you were feeling? Like, really asked how you were honestly doing?
In the past week
In the past month
In the last six months
More than six months
I can't remember
5.
If you are feeling depressed or anxious, do you have a support person in your life that you can talk to?
Yes
No
6.
If your school offered more services and resources for counseling and group conversations, how likely would you be to use them? If you are not in school, how likely would you be to attend a support group run by your peers?
Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Not at all
7.
Do you think teachers or other school employees understand the mental health needs of their students?
Yes
Some do, some don't
No, they are out of touch
8.
How many hours do you spend on social media daily?
0 - 2
3 - 4
5 - 6
7 - 8
More than 8
9.
If a friend was suffering from a mental health crisis such as anxiety, depression, or suicide - who would you talk to about it?
Look for resources online
Friend
Parent
Teacher
School Counselor
Not Sure
10.
Do you feel that there is stigma associated with having a mental health illness or seeking help for a mental health illness?
Yes
No
11.
How likely are you to ask for help for yourself if you ever happen to be in a crisis situation?
Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Not at all
12.
Do you feel that there are sufficient and easily available resources in your area for your wants and needs to be met?
Yes
No
13.
How likely are you to disclose your inner state (how you feel) to the resources that are available?
Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Not at all
14.
Do any of the following potentially prevent you from seeking services due to lack of trust?
Breach of confidentiality
Distrust of credibility
Authenticity of providers
Judgemental attitudes
Lack of familiarity
Nothing prevents me from seeking services
Other (please specify)
15.
Are you hopeful for your future?
Yes
Somewhat
No
16.
I take the time to get to know other people, make meaningful relationships, and build social networks within my community?
Yes
No
17.
Do you feel your wants and needs are being met?
Yes
No
If no, what would you like to see happen for your wants and needs to be met?
18.
What do you feel is the biggest barrier to overcome in your county in regards to mental health?
Lack of Resources
Stigma
Overcoming Trust
Building a Social Network
Raising Awareness
Willingness to Seek Help
Transportation
Self-Advocacy
Other (please specify)
Current Progress,
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