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Purpose of the Study:The purpose of this study is to assess the mental health and well-being of students, faculty, staff, and administration. The findings will help guide the development of mental health resources and initiatives to better support our university community. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Procedures:If you agree to participate, you are requested to complete an online survey that will take approximately 5 minutes. The survey includes questions related to stress levels, coping mechanisms, emotional well-being, and access to mental health resources. Your participation is completely voluntary. If you encounter a question with which you are not comfortable answering you may skip to the next question. Confidentiality:Your responses will remain confidential. No personally identifiable information will be collected, and survey data will be stored securely. Only the research team will have access to the data, and results will be reported in aggregate form. Potential Risks and Benefits:There are minimal risks associated with this study. Some questions may cause emotional discomfort. If at any point you feel distressed, you may stop the survey or seek support from a trained crisis counselor: Andrews University’s Counseling and Testing Center Call: (269) 471-3470 Andrews Telehealth for 24/7 mental healthcare: Call: (866) 349-5575National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline Call: (800) 950-NAMI (9264) Online Chat: www.nami.org/helpCall, Chat with the HelpLine M-F, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. ETText NAMI: 988 to receive free 24/7 crisis support via a text message.The benefits of participating include contributing to the improvement of mental health services and awareness at the university. Voluntary Participation:Participation in this study is completely voluntary. You may choose to withdraw at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are otherwise entitled. Contact Information:If you have any questions about the study, please contact the investigators: Karl Bailey (PI) - kgbailey@andrews.edu or (269) 471-3577 Stacey Nicely - nicely@andrews.edu or (269) 471-3470Carlisle Sutton - carlisle@andrews.edu or (269) 815-3745 Twyla Smith - twyla@andrews.edu or (269) 471-6600 Owen Bell - bellii@andrews.eduIf you have questions regarding your welfare or rights, contact the Andrews University Institutional Review Board (IRB) at irb@andrews.edu, Tel: (266) 471-6361.By clicking “I Agree” below, you acknowledge that you have read this informed consent form, understand the study’s purpose, and voluntarily agree to participate.
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1.1Do you agree to participate in this study?
2.1What is your role at Andrews University?
2.2My age is
2.3 My religious affiliation is best described as (check all that apply): Please select fewer options (maximum 0 answers possible).
1 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health in our country? 2 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health in our country? 3 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health in our country? 4 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health in our country? 5 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health in our country?
1 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health on our campus? 2 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health on our campus? 3 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health on our campus? 4 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health on our campus? 5 On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is poor and 5 is excellent, how would you rate the current state of mental health on our campus?
3.5Have you experienced mental health challenges in the past
3.6Has someone you know experienced mental health challenges in the past
0 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 1 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 2 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 3 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 4 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 5 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 6 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 7 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 8 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 9 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time? 10 Please imagine a ladder with steps numbered from zero at the bottom to 10 at the top. The top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom of the ladder represents the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder would you say you feel you stand at this time?
4.2Taking all things together, would you say you are:
5.1Do you observe a Sabbath
Strongly Disagree When I keep the Sabbath faithfully, I cope better with the stresses of the week. Disagree When I keep the Sabbath faithfully, I cope better with the stresses of the week. Not Sure When I keep the Sabbath faithfully, I cope better with the stresses of the week. Agree When I keep the Sabbath faithfully, I cope better with the stresses of the week. Strongly Agree When I keep the Sabbath faithfully, I cope better with the stresses of the week.
Strongly Disagree Keeping the Sabbath is part of who I am, not something that I do because I have to. Disagree Keeping the Sabbath is part of who I am, not something that I do because I have to. Not Sure Keeping the Sabbath is part of who I am, not something that I do because I have to. Agree Keeping the Sabbath is part of who I am, not something that I do because I have to. Strongly Agree Keeping the Sabbath is part of who I am, not something that I do because I have to.
Strongly Disagree If I didn’t keep the Sabbath, I would get a lot more done. Disagree If I didn’t keep the Sabbath, I would get a lot more done. Not Sure If I didn’t keep the Sabbath, I would get a lot more done. Agree If I didn’t keep the Sabbath, I would get a lot more done. Strongly Agree If I didn’t keep the Sabbath, I would get a lot more done.
Strongly Disagree Keeping the Sabbath helps me understand what is important to me. Disagree Keeping the Sabbath helps me understand what is important to me. Not Sure Keeping the Sabbath helps me understand what is important to me. Agree Keeping the Sabbath helps me understand what is important to me. Strongly Agree Keeping the Sabbath helps me understand what is important to me.
Strongly Disagree I apply what I learn on Sabbath to how I live the rest of the week. Disagree I apply what I learn on Sabbath to how I live the rest of the week. Not Sure I apply what I learn on Sabbath to how I live the rest of the week. Agree I apply what I learn on Sabbath to how I live the rest of the week. Strongly Agree I apply what I learn on Sabbath to how I live the rest of the week.
Strongly Disagree I find it stressful to be forced to take a break on Sabbath from what I need to get done. Disagree I find it stressful to be forced to take a break on Sabbath from what I need to get done. Not Sure I find it stressful to be forced to take a break on Sabbath from what I need to get done. Agree I find it stressful to be forced to take a break on Sabbath from what I need to get done. Strongly Agree I find it stressful to be forced to take a break on Sabbath from what I need to get done.
Please indicate the extent to which the following statements are true for you over the past 12 months. Think about how you were 12 months ago compared to how you are now.
Not true at all for me I have grown spiritually. Rarely true for me I have grown spiritually. Neutral I have grown spiritually. Somewhat true for me I have grown spiritually. True for me a great deal I have grown spiritually.
Not true at all for me Because of spiritual changes I’ve been through I’ve changed my priorities. Rarely true for me Because of spiritual changes I’ve been through I’ve changed my priorities. Neutral Because of spiritual changes I’ve been through I’ve changed my priorities. Somewhat true for me Because of spiritual changes I’ve been through I’ve changed my priorities. True for me a great deal Because of spiritual changes I’ve been through I’ve changed my priorities.
Not true at all for me I more often have a sense of gratitude. Rarely true for me I more often have a sense of gratitude. Neutral I more often have a sense of gratitude. Somewhat true for me I more often have a sense of gratitude. True for me a great deal I more often have a sense of gratitude.
Not true at all for me I spend more time thinking about spiritual questions. Rarely true for me I spend more time thinking about spiritual questions. Neutral I spend more time thinking about spiritual questions. Somewhat true for me I spend more time thinking about spiritual questions. True for me a great deal I spend more time thinking about spiritual questions.
Not true at all for me In some ways I think I am spiritually lost. Rarely true for me In some ways I think I am spiritually lost. Neutral In some ways I think I am spiritually lost. Somewhat true for me In some ways I think I am spiritually lost. True for me a great deal In some ways I think I am spiritually lost.
Not true at all for me My faith has been shaken and I am not sure what I believe. Rarely true for me My faith has been shaken and I am not sure what I believe. Neutral My faith has been shaken and I am not sure what I believe. Somewhat true for me My faith has been shaken and I am not sure what I believe. True for me a great deal My faith has been shaken and I am not sure what I believe.
Not true at all for me I feel I’ve lost some important spiritual meaning that I had before. Rarely true for me I feel I’ve lost some important spiritual meaning that I had before. Neutral I feel I’ve lost some important spiritual meaning that I had before. Somewhat true for me I feel I’ve lost some important spiritual meaning that I had before. True for me a great deal I feel I’ve lost some important spiritual meaning that I had before.
The following questions concern your feelings about your experience on campus during the last 12 months. (If you have been at Andrews University for less than a year, this concerns the entire time you have been on this campus.) Please indicate how true each of the following statements is for you given your experiences with the Andrews University campus. Remember that no one on campus will know how or even if you responded to the questions.
Not true at all for me I feel free to be who I am. Rarely true for me I feel free to be who I am. Neutral I feel free to be who I am. Somewhat true for me I feel free to be who I am. True for me a great deal I feel free to be who I am.
Not true at all for me I am able to use my spiritual gifts. Rarely true for me I am able to use my spiritual gifts. Neutral I am able to use my spiritual gifts. Somewhat true for me I am able to use my spiritual gifts. True for me a great deal I am able to use my spiritual gifts.
Not true at all for me I feel loved and cared about. Rarely true for me I feel loved and cared about. Neutral I feel loved and cared about. Somewhat true for me I feel loved and cared about. True for me a great deal I feel loved and cared about.
Not true at all for me I often feel inadequate or incompetent. Rarely true for me I often feel inadequate or incompetent. Neutral I often feel inadequate or incompetent. Somewhat true for me I often feel inadequate or incompetent. True for me a great deal I often feel inadequate or incompetent.
Not true at all for me I have a say in what happens, and I can voice my opinion. Rarely true for me I have a say in what happens, and I can voice my opinion. Neutral I have a say in what happens, and I can voice my opinion. Somewhat true for me I have a say in what happens, and I can voice my opinion. True for me a great deal I have a say in what happens, and I can voice my opinion.
Not true at all for me I often feel a lot of distance in my relationships with other people. Rarely true for me I often feel a lot of distance in my relationships with other people. Neutral I often feel a lot of distance in my relationships with other people. Somewhat true for me I often feel a lot of distance in my relationships with other people. True for me a great deal I often feel a lot of distance in my relationships with other people.
Not true at all for me I am able to help and serve other people in important ways. Rarely true for me I am able to help and serve other people in important ways. Neutral I am able to help and serve other people in important ways. Somewhat true for me I am able to help and serve other people in important ways. True for me a great deal I am able to help and serve other people in important ways.
Not true at all for me I feel a lot of closeness and unity. Rarely true for me I feel a lot of closeness and unity. Neutral I feel a lot of closeness and unity. Somewhat true for me I feel a lot of closeness and unity. True for me a great deal I feel a lot of closeness and unity.
Not true at all for me I feel pressured to behave certain ways. Rarely true for me I feel pressured to behave certain ways. Neutral I feel pressured to behave certain ways. Somewhat true for me I feel pressured to behave certain ways. True for me a great deal I feel pressured to behave certain ways.
Please read each statement and choose a response that indicates how much that statement applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement.
Did not apply to me at all I found it hard to wind down Applied to me to some degree I found it hard to wind down Applied to me a considerable degree I found it hard to wind down Applied to me most of the time I found it hard to wind down
Did not apply to me at all I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Applied to me to some degree I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Applied to me a considerable degree I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Applied to me most of the time I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion)
Did not apply to me at all I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands). Applied to me to some degree I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands). Applied to me a considerable degree I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands). Applied to me most of the time I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands).
Did not apply to me at all I felt that I had nothing to look forward to. Applied to me to some degree I felt that I had nothing to look forward to. Applied to me a considerable degree I felt that I had nothing to look forward to. Applied to me most of the time I felt that I had nothing to look forward to.
Did not apply to me at all I found myself getting agitated. Applied to me to some degree I found myself getting agitated. Applied to me a considerable degree I found myself getting agitated. Applied to me most of the time I found myself getting agitated.
Did not apply to me at all I found it difficult to relax Applied to me to some degree I found it difficult to relax Applied to me a considerable degree I found it difficult to relax Applied to me most of the time I found it difficult to relax
Did not apply to me at all I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person. Applied to me to some degree I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person. Applied to me a considerable degree I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person. Applied to me most of the time I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person.
Did not apply to me at all I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat). Applied to me to some degree I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat). Applied to me a considerable degree I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat). Applied to me most of the time I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat).
Did not apply to me at all I felt that life was meaningless. Applied to me to some degree I felt that life was meaningless. Applied to me a considerable degree I felt that life was meaningless. Applied to me most of the time I felt that life was meaningless.
8.1Do you feel like you belong at this institution?:
8.2 How comfortable do you feel sharing your opinions and ideas with your colleagues and leaders?
8.3Do you feel like your contributions are recognized and appreciated?
8.4Do you feel included in team activities and social events?
8.5Do you believe Andrews University is committed to creating an inclusive community?
8.6How often do you feel that you lack companionship?
8.7How often do you feel left out?
8.8How often do you feel isolated from others?
9.1What resources, if any, do you utilize if you experience a mental health challenge? (Check all that apply)
Strongly Disagree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school. Disagree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school. Somewhat Disagree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school. Somewhat Agree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school. Agree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school. Strongly Agree If I needed to seek professional help for my mental or emotional health, I would know where to go to access resources from my school.
Strongly Disagree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Disagree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Somewhat Disagree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Somewhat Agree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Agree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Strongly Agree I currently need help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous.
Strongly Disagree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Disagree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Somewhat Disagree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Somewhat Agree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Agree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous. Strongly Agree In the past 12 months, I needed help for emotional or mental health problems such as feeling sad, blue, anxious or nervous.
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