Ideas for questionnaire - Older adults
Things to target
Emotional well-being
social engagement
physical health (related to mental health in literature)
sense of purpose and autonomy
→ Make sure to get age: (55+)
FOCUS → on attitudes towards mental health and likelihood of reaching out for support
Sample Questions:
How important do you believe mental health is in relation to physical health?
Do you think mental health problems are a normal part of aging?
How comfortable are you talking about your mental health with family or friends?
In your opinion, how common are mental health issues (like depression or anxiety) in older adults?
Do you believe it is possible to improve your mental health at any age?
Do you feel that seeking help for mental health is a sign of weakness?
How do you feel about using therapy or counseling services to manage emotional difficulties?
Stigma around mental health
Have you ever felt judged or stigmatized for talking about your mental health?
How likely are you to talk about mental health issues if someone close to you is also struggling?
Do you think people in your community generally accept mental health problems as real health concerns?
If a close friend or family member was dealing with mental health problems, would you encourage them to seek help?
If you were struggling with your mental health, how likely would you be to reach out for professional help (e.g., therapist, counselor)?
How comfortable would you be asking a healthcare professional about mental health treatments (like therapy or medication)?
Possible barriers? → What do you think is the biggest barrier to seeking help for mental health concerns?
In the past month, how often have you felt sad?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
How likely are you to reach out to others for support?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
How often do you interact with others socially?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
Do you engage in any hobbies that bring up your mood?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
Do you feel that your physical health impacts your mood?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
After, make sure to provide resources for mental health and support
Things to target
Emotional well-being
social engagement
physical health (related to mental health in literature)
sense of purpose and autonomy
→ Make sure to get age: (55+)
FOCUS → on attitudes towards mental health and likelihood of reaching out for support
Sample Questions:
How important do you believe mental health is in relation to physical health?
Do you think mental health problems are a normal part of aging?
How comfortable are you talking about your mental health with family or friends?
In your opinion, how common are mental health issues (like depression or anxiety) in older adults?
Do you believe it is possible to improve your mental health at any age?
Do you feel that seeking help for mental health is a sign of weakness?
How do you feel about using therapy or counseling services to manage emotional difficulties?
Stigma around mental health
Have you ever felt judged or stigmatized for talking about your mental health?
How likely are you to talk about mental health issues if someone close to you is also struggling?
Do you think people in your community generally accept mental health problems as real health concerns?
If a close friend or family member was dealing with mental health problems, would you encourage them to seek help?
If you were struggling with your mental health, how likely would you be to reach out for professional help (e.g., therapist, counselor)?
How comfortable would you be asking a healthcare professional about mental health treatments (like therapy or medication)?
Possible barriers? → What do you think is the biggest barrier to seeking help for mental health concerns?
In the past month, how often have you felt sad?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
How likely are you to reach out to others for support?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
How often do you interact with others socially?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
Do you engage in any hobbies that bring up your mood?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
Do you feel that your physical health impacts your mood?
Never, Rarely, Sometimes, Often, Always
After, make sure to provide resources for mental health and support
