Mental Health Survey
This is a survey intended to uncover trends in Mental Health for folks who self-identify as gifted and/or talented. This survey is designed to take less than 5 minutes on average.
Your responses are completely anonymous. The aggregated data will be used in a class assignments and may be published; submitting the form means that you agree to this use. You must be 18 or older to submit this form.
How old are you?
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Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Country of Residence
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Gender
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Male
Female
Non-Binary
Prefer Not to Answer
What is your highest level of education?
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Some high school
Completed high school or equivalent
Some college
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Post-Doc
Other
In what ways do you identify as gifted or talented? (Select all that apply.)
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Intellectually Gifted
High IQ
Academically
Creatively and/or Artistically
Emotionally
Athletically
Socially
Leadership
Existentially and/or Philosophically
Linguistically
Spiritually
Politically
Not applicable; I do not identify as gifted or talented.
Other
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Have you ever had an appointment with a mental health professional?
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Yes
No
Is there a particular reason why you haven't seen a mental health professional? (Select all that apply.)
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I don't need to.
While I do have mental health concerns, I'm more comfortable handling it on my own.
I don't know how to.
I can't find a good fit.
I can't find a mental health professional with availability.
I'm sure I won't be able to find somebody that can help me.
It is too expensive.
I don't want to be judged.
My work is incompatible with a potential mental health diagnosis.
My family, cultural, or religious beliefs preclude it.
I don't have the time.
I'm not sure why.
None of the above.
Other
If "Other", please provide a short sentence or two.
What type(s) of mental health professional did you see? Select all that apply. (If you've seen a professional that fits in two categories -- like a substance use counselor that is also a pastor -- please pick the category that best reflects your relationship with them. If you're on the fence as to which is the best fit, you can choose randomly between the two.)
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Individual therapist or counselor
Couple's therapist or counselor
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Substance Use Counselor
Alternative Practitioner
Spiritual leader
Life or wellness coach
Primary care physician
Psychedelic healer, facilitator, sitter, etc
School Counselor
Ohter
Not applicable
If other, please describe.
How old were you when you saw a mental health professional? Select all that apply.
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0-12
12-18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Generally, what issues did you see a mental health professional for? (Select all that apply.)
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Depression
Anxiety
Grief
Major Life Transition
Addiction or Substance Abuse Disorder
Trauma
Stress
Generally better mental health
Eating Disorder
Behavioral Issues
Sadness
Better Communication
Stronger Relationships
Prefer not to answer
Other
If other, please describe in a couple sentences or less.
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Of the mental health professionals I've seen, I can identify one of them as the BEST/MOST HELPFUL.
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True
False
Of the mental health professionals I've seen, I can identify one of them as the WORST/LEAST HELPFUL.
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True
False
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My best, most helpful experience with a mental health professional was with a:
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Please Select
Individual therapist or counselor
Couple's therapist or counselor
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Substance Use Counselor
Alternative Practitioner
Spiritual leader
Life or wellness coach
Primary care physician
Psychedelic healer, facilitator, sitter, etc
School Counselor
Ohter
Not applicable
In my experience with the
best, most helpful
mental health professional I've seen as a client...
...I generally felt listened to.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like they empathized with me.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I believe they were knowledgeable about their profession and my case.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...they generally seemed confident in their knowledge.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...they generally seemed egotistical or judgmental of me.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like the impacts of my giftedness/talent were generally understood by them.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I regularly felt dismissed.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like the depth of my emotion was generally understood.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
Anything else you'd like to add?
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My worst, least helpful experience with a mental health professional was with a:
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Please Select
Individual therapist or counselor
Couple's therapist or counselor
Psychologist
Psychiatrist
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Substance Use Counselor
Alternative Practitioner
Spiritual leader
Life or wellness coach
Primary care physician
Psychedelic healer, facilitator, sitter, etc
School Counselor
Ohter
Not applicable
In my experience with the
worst, least helpful
mental health professional I've seen as a client...
...I generally felt listened to.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like they empathized with me.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I believe they were knowledgeable about their profession and my case.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...they generally seemed confident in their knowledge.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...they generally seemed egotistical or judgmental of me.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like the impacts of my giftedness/talent were generally understood by them.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I regularly felt dismissed.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
...I felt like the depth of my emotion was generally understood.
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5 - Agree
4 - Slightly Agree
3 - Neither Agree Nor Disagree
2 - Slightly Disagree
1 - Disagree
Anything else you'd like to add?
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Is there anything you would like to add about your experience with finding or seeing a mental health professional?
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