| mhld_001 | Here is a list of professionals some people talk to about emotions, nerves, or mental health:
- General practitioner or family doctor
- Other medical doctor like a cardiologist, gynecologist, urologist
- Psychologist
- Psychiatrist or psychotherapist
- Social Worker
- Counselor
- Disaster or crisis response personnel
- Other mental health professional, like a mental health nurse
- A nurse, occupational therapist, or other health professional
- Staff at an employment or workforce center (e.g., job counselor, employment specialist)
- Staff at a community organization (e.g., food bank, housing support, or family resource center)
- A religious or spiritual advisor like a minister, priest, or rabbi
- A healer, like an herbalist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, or massage therapist
At any time in the past 12 months, (since ^FLMentalDate), did you see or talk to a medical doctor or other professional listed above about your emotions, nerves, or mental health? | past 12 months talk to medical doctor or professional |
| mhld_002 | During the past 12 months, (since ^FLMentalDate), which professionals did you see or talk to about your emotions, nerves, or mental health? Select all that apply. | past 12 months which medical doctor or professional talked to |
| mhld_003 | During the past 12 months, (since ^FLMentalDate), did you take prescription medication to help you with your emotions, nerves, or mental health? | past 12 months take prescription medication to help with emotions, nerves, or mental health |
| mhld_004 | During the past 12 months, (since ^FLMentalDate), was there any time when you needed counseling or other mental health services for yourself but didn't get it? | past 12 months mental health need unmet |
| mhld_005_order | | order mhld_005 series |
| mhld_005a | I thought it would cost too much
| I thought it would cost too much |
| mhld_005b | My health insurance would not pay enough of the costs for it
| My health insurance would not pay enough of the costs for it |
| mhld_005c | I did not have health insurance coverage for the services I needed
| I did not have health insurance coverage for the services I needed |
| mhld_005d | I did not know how or where to get services
| I did not know how or where to get services |
| mhld_005e | I could not find a program or health care professional I wanted to go to
| I could not find a program or health care professional I wanted to go to |
| mhld_005f | There were no openings in the program or with the health care professional I wanted to go to
| There were no openings in the program or with the health care professional I wanted to go to |
| mhld_005g | I didn't have enough time for it
| I didn't have enough time for it |
| mhld_005h | I had problems with things like transportation, childcare, or getting appointments at times that worked for me
| I had problems with things like transportation, childcare, or getting appointments at times that worked for me |
| mhld_005i | I was worried that my information would not be kept private
| I was worried that my information would not be kept private |
| mhld_005j | I was worried about what people would think or say if I got mental health services
| I was worried about what people would think or say if I got mental health services |
| mhld_005k | I thought that if people knew I was getting mental health services, bad things would happen, like losing my job, home, or children
| I thought that if people knew I was getting mental health services, bad things would happen, like losing my job, home, or children |
| mhld_005l | My family, friends, or religious group wouldn’t like it if I went for the services
| My family, friends, or religious group wouldn’t like it if I went for the services |
| mhld_005m | I was not ready to start mental health services
| I was not ready to start mental health services |
| mhld_005n | I thought I should have been able to handle my problems on my own
| I thought I should have been able to handle my problems on my own |
| mhld_005o | I relied on support from family, friends, or others in my community instead of seeking professional help
| I relied on support from family, friends, or others in my community instead of seeking professional help |
| mhld_005p | I thought no one would care if I got better
| I thought no one would care if I got better |
| mhld_005q | I didn't think the services would help me | I didn't think the services would help me |
| mhld_005r | Other, please specify: ~mhld_005r_other | other reasons did not get mental health services |
| mhld_begintime | | begintime mental health questions |
| mhld_endtime | | endtime mental health questions |
| mhld_time | | time spent mental health questions |