DBSA 2012 Co-Occurring Conditions Survey

 

Many people say that physical and mental health go hand in hand. While some people want all of the medical professionals they see to be involved in every aspect of their health, others do not. We would like to learn your thoughts and opinions regarding the connections between physical and mental health providers. 

The results will be posted to the DBSA Consumer and Family Survey Center at www.DBSAlliance.org/SurveyCenter.  We will share the results of this survey with members of our Scientific Advisory Board and with other mental health researchers.  DBSA is now involved in several projects to help connect people with opportunities to participate in research. Your opinions will help DBSA to decide about future research partnerships as well as DBSA educational programming.

Thank you for your time and input!
*1.
Question - Required - My mental health providers should talk to me about things I can do to improve my physical health like getting more exercise or eating healthier foods.





*2.
Question - Required - My mental health providers should talk to me about changing unhealthy habits like smoking or over-eating.





*3.
Question - Required - My mental health providers should talk to me about preventive care like getting a flu shot or getting screened for colon cancer.





*4.
Question - Required - My medical providers should share information about my treatment with my mental health providers.





*5.
Question - Required - My mental health providers should share information about my treatment with my medical care providers.





*6.
Question - Required - Records of my mental health treatment and medical treatment should be combined, so all of my health care providers can read them.





*7.
Question - Required - I would prefer to get medical care and mental health care in the same office or clinic.





*8.
Question - Required - I would prefer that my medical care providers not know about my mental health treatment.





*9.
Question - Required - Combining the records of my medical treatment and mental health treatment would violate my privacy.





*10.
Question - Required - I do not want my mental health providers talking to me about things like exercising, losing weight, or stopping smoking.





*11.
Question - Required - Medical care providers might discriminate against me if they know I receive mental health treatment.





*12.
Question - Required - Mental health medications often cause people to gain weight.





*13.
Question - Required - Mental health medications have caused ME to gain weight.





 

Studies have shown that people living with mood disorders are more likely to live with certain other conditions, as well. We would like to hear your thoughts regarding the following statements: 
14.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)
*15.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)
16.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)
17.

(Maximum response 255 chars, approx. 5 rows of text)
   Please leave this field empty

     

Support Groups Help

Depression and bipolar disorder can be isolating illnesses, but DBSA support groups can help you connect with others who have been there as well. Visit a DBSA support group and get the support that is essential to recovery.

  •
Wellness Tracker Wellness Tracker
FacingUs Clubhouse Facing Us Clubhouse
Find a Pro Find a Pro
Survey Center Survey Center
Resource Center Resource Center
We Search Together We Search Together
Visit the DBSA Spanish site En Español

OUR MISSION: DBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.

The Power of Peers

DBSA envisions wellness for people who live with depression and bipolar disorder. Because DBSA was created for and is led by individuals living with mood disorders, our vision, mission, and programming are always informed by the personal, lived experience of peers.

ABOUT DBSA   FOR THE MEDIA   PARTNERING WITH DBSA

Login to manage your email subscriptions, Tribute pages, Ambassador pages, and Chapter Management.

USERNAME:
PASSWORD:
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA)
730 N. Franklin Street, Suite 501 Toll-free: (800) 826-3632
Chicago, Illinois 60654-7225 Fax: (312) 642-7243