The Recession and Mental Health

The Royal College of Psychiatrists would like to find out if the economic recession is having any affect on people’s mental health and well-being. It would be great if you could help us by answering these short questions about your experiences. No personal details will be collected. The survey should not take more than 2 minutes. Thank you. Deborah Hart Head of Communications and Policy

1.	How do you feel about your current personal financial situation?
	Very worried
	A bit worried
	Not at all worried

2.	Compared to this time last year, how do you feel about your personal financial situation?
	A lot more worried
	A bit more worried
	Just the same
	A bit less worried
	A lot less worried

3.	Over the last 12 months, has your financial situation caused you to experience any of the following? Check all that apply
	Irritability
	Anger
	Stress
	Anxiety
	Difficulty with sleeping
	Depression
	Suicidal thoughts
	None of the above

4.	Over the last 12 months, have you asked anyone for advice or help because you are worried about your financial situation? Check all that apply
	Family or friends
	GP or other health professional
	Citizens Advice Bureau or other free advice service
	Debt advisory services
	Social worker
	Banks or other financial institutions
	None of the above
	Other

	If other, please specify

5.	If you think you need professional advice about your financial situation, but haven’t asked for it, is this because:
	I wouldn’t know who best to ask
	I don’t know how to go about asking
	I’d be too embarrassed to ask
	I don’t think I need advice

6.	If you have any further comments about this issue, please let us know in the box below:

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