APA Public Opinion Poll – Annual Meeting 2019
Interviews: 1,005 US Adults
Dates: April 6-10, 2019
Q1. How anxious are you about each of the following?
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined Extremely and Somewhat Anxious |
Extremely anxious |
Somewhat anxious |
Not that anxious |
Not anxious at all |
Keeping myself or my family safe |
66 |
32 |
34 |
25 |
9 |
Paying my bills or expenses |
66 |
33 |
33 |
22 |
12 |
My health |
64 |
24 |
40 |
25 |
11 |
The impact of politics on my daily life |
51 |
13 |
38 |
32 |
17 |
My relationships with family, friends, and coworker |
49 |
18 |
31 |
31 |
20 |
Q2. In general, are you more or less anxious than you were at this time last year?
Q3. Do you think social media usage in the U.D. is...?
Both positive and negative
Impacting mental health in a negative way
Impacting mental health in a positive way
Q4. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined Completely and Somewhat Agree |
Completely Agree |
Somewhat Agree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Completely Disagree |
Not Sure |
The amount of social media activity among children and teens is concerning. |
88 |
52 |
36 |
6 |
2 |
3 |
Social media usage is related to feelings of loneliness or social isolation. |
67 |
24 |
44 |
16 |
6 |
10 |
Q5. Do you use a social media app to support your mental health?
Q6. Do you think suicidal behavior is preventable?
Q7. How much impact do you feel each of the following has on the rate of suicide in the U,.S.?
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined major/moderate impact |
Major impact |
Moderate impact |
Not much impaxct |
No impact at all |
Stressful personal situations (divorce, death or loved one, etc.) |
95 |
58 |
37 |
4 |
2 |
Mental illness |
95 |
73 |
22 |
4 |
2 |
Personal finances |
91 |
50 |
40 |
8 |
2 |
Physical illness |
85 |
36 |
49 |
13 |
2 |
Occupational or workplace stress |
81 |
28 |
52 |
17 |
2 |
Lack of access to health care |
76 |
41 |
35 |
20 |
4 |
Social media usage |
74 |
30 |
45 |
22 |
4 |
Media coverage of celebrity suicides |
55 |
17 |
39 |
36 |
9 |
Q8. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined Strongly and Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
Somewhat Agree |
Neither Agree nor Disagree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Completely Disagree |
Refused |
Someone's mental health has an impact on their physical health. |
84 |
51 |
33 |
11 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
Untreated mental illness has a significant negative impact on the U.S. economy. |
71 |
33 |
38 |
22 |
4 |
1 |
1 |
There is less stigma against people with mental illness than there was 10 years ago. |
54 |
15 |
39 |
25 |
13 |
7 |
1 |
People with mental illness are far more likely to be victims of violence than be perpetrators of violence. |
43 |
15 |
27 |
37 |
15 |
5 |
1 |
I would not vote for a candidate for elected office who has been diagnosed with a mental illness, even if the candidate had been treated for it. |
34 |
15 |
19 |
32 |
17 |
15 |
2 |
The mental health needs of military veterans are being met under the current mental health system. |
20 |
10 |
10 |
19 |
27 |
34 |
1 |
Q9. How much of a priority do you think policymakers in Washington, D.C. consider mental health? Do they consider mental health to be...?
Somewhat less of a priority
Q10. How would you define your benefits status as an employee?
Employed without benefits
Q11. Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with each of the following statements.
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined Completely and Somewhat Agree |
Completely Agree |
Somewhat Agree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Completely Disagree |
Not sure |
I know how to access mental health care services through work if I need it. |
70 |
38 |
32 |
14 |
10 |
6 |
I feel comfortable utilizing mental health services with my current employer. |
62 |
28 |
34 |
16 |
12 |
10 |
My employer offers sufficient mental health care resources/benefits. |
61 |
27 |
33 |
17 |
10 |
13 |
I can discuss mental health openly and honestly with my supervisors. |
51 |
20 |
30 |
19 |
19 |
11 |
I can discuss mental health openly and honestly with my coworkers. |
51 |
21 |
30 |
18 |
20 |
11 |
I worry about retaliation, or being fired, if I seek mental health care. |
35 |
15 |
20 |
22 |
38 |
6 |
Q12. Which of the following types of mental health resources are offered by your employer?
Employee Assistance Program (EAPs)
Primary care that offers sufficient mental health coverage
On-site mental health care - such as a clinic with therapists on staff
Mental Health First Aid training
Holistic wellness programs
Virtual coaching - such as Headspace
Q13. How likely are you to recognize signs of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns among a coworker?
Combined very/somewhat likely
Combined very/somewhat unlikely
Q14. If you did notice a worker showing signs of anxiety, depression, or other mental health concerns, which best describes your response?
I would reach out and guide them toward mental health resources.
I would reach out, but would not know where to guide them for mental health resources.
I would not feel comfortable reaching out but would notify their close friend or supervisor.
I would not feel comfortable reaching out and would not notify anyone.
Q15. Please tell us if you think the following statements are true or false:
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined definitely and probably true |
Definitely true |
Probably true |
Probably false |
Definitely false |
Not sure |
Climate change is already impacting the health of Americans. |
65 |
26 |
39 |
14 |
11 |
11 |
Climate change is already impacting the mental health of Americans. |
48 |
17 |
30 |
21 |
14 |
17 |
Q16. Do you agree or disagree with the following statements (ROTATE)
Ranked by highest percentage.
|
Combined Strongly and Somewhat Agree |
Strongly Agree |
Somewhat Agree |
Somewhat Disagree |
Strongly Disagree |
Gun violence, including violence from mass shootings, is a public health threat |
84 |
56 |
29 |
11 |
5 |
Congress should do more to address the issue of gun violence, including violence from mass shootings |
82 |
55 |
26 |
11 |
7 |
Q17. Congress has not committed to providing funding to the CDC to conduct research on gun violence. Do you support or oppose an increase in government spending on such research?
Combined Strongly/Somewhat Support
Combined Strongly/Somewhat Oppose
Q18. What do you use to support your mental health? Select all that apply.
Talk to friends and family
Receive care from psychologist, therapist or psychiatrist
Talk with clergy member or religious leader
Q16. When it comes to politics, as of today, do you consider yourself to be
Combined Republican /leans Republican
An independent who leans Republican
Combined Democrat/leans Democrat
An independent who leans Democrat