Short Film Development: Public Perceptions of Depression & Anxiety

A survey to determine public perception and knowledge of depression and anxiety.

This survey will help us collate data in our research for a short film, which will help us to highlight key areas and points raised. Your participation is completely anonymous and we will not be sharing individual data. We invite all participants to answer as honestly as possible and where required to give further information, if they wish to.

Thanks,

Bamboo

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* 1. Please select your age range.

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 2. Please enter your gender and ethnicity, if you wish to.

Gender:

Ethnicity:

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* 3. What is your own personal understanding (and knowledge) of depression and anxiety?

I feel I have a very good understanding. I can talk about this with a high level of knowledge.

I feel I have a good understanding. I can talk about this with some knowledge.

I feel I have an understanding. I can talk about this but I want to have more knowledge.

I feel I don't have an understanding. I can't really talk about this but I want to gain some knowledge.

I feel I don't have an understanding and I don't want to gain any knowledge here.

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* 4. What is your own personal perception (or sensing) of depression and anxiety?

I feel I have a very good perception. I can sense these extremely well.

I feel I have a good perception. I can sense these quite well.

I feel I have a perception. I can sense them but would like to identify more.

I feel I don't have a perception. I can't sense them but would like to be able to.

I feel I don't have a perception and I don't want to sense them at all.

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* 5. Would you say you are someone who has experienced depression and/or anxiety?

Definitely. I live with depression/anxiety on a daily basis. It's part of my life.

Yes. It seems to come in waves or moments. Sometimes quite unexpectedly or when under stress.

From time to time but I don't have to deal with it so much.

Once or twice I have had depression/anxiety in my life but it's not really concerned me.

Not that I remember but I don't think I'd like to experience either of them.

Never but it's all in the mind anyway. I don't know what all the fuss is about.

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* 6. Would you say someone with depression/anxiety is always unhappy?

Always unhappy. Depression/Anxiety steals their happiness. That's what it does.

I'm not sure.

No. People with depression/anxiety can be just as happy as anyone else.

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* 7. If you have experienced depression/anxiety, what were the main feelings you experienced? (Select all that apply)

Sadness

Happiness

Vacancy/No feeling

Stuck/No way out/Numbed

Pressured/Bombarded/Anger

Generally ok/Contented

Suicidal/Can't go on

Unwanted/Lost

Other (please specify)

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* 8. If you haven't personally experienced depression/anxiety, what were the main feelings that someone with depression/anxiety expressed towards you? (Please select all that apply)

Sadness

Happiness

Vacancy/No feeling

Stuck/No way out/Numbed

Pressured/Bombarded/Anger

Generally ok/Contented

Suicidal/Can't go on

Unwanted/Lost

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Finally, If you were to watch a short film about depression and anxiety, what myths and misconceptions would you like to see highlighted and what would you like to understand more about depression and anxiety? (Please select all that apply)

Myth/Misconception - That someone can't be happy.

Myth/Misconception - That someone can't be successful.

Myth/Misconception - That someone must be eternally sad/upset.

Myth/Misconception - That someone is only depressed if they're suicidal.

Myth/Misconception - That someone is lazy/using it as an excuse.

I don't want to understand or help anyone. I don't believe this is a condition that exists.

Understand - How this can affect anyone.

Understand - How to help/approach someone in need.

Understand - Different services available to people.

Understand - Differing behaviours.

Understand - How to be accepting that depression/anxiety is part of someone's life.

Other (Please specify)

Short Film Development: Public Perceptions of Depression & Anxiety

A survey to determine public perception and knowledge of depression and anxiety.

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* 1. Please select your age range.

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* 2. Please enter your gender and ethnicity, if you wish to.

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* 3. What is your own personal understanding (and knowledge) of depression and anxiety?

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* 4. What is your own personal perception (or sensing) of depression and anxiety?

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* 5. Would you say you are someone who has experienced depression and/or anxiety?

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* 6. Would you say someone with depression/anxiety is always unhappy?

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* 7. If you have experienced depression/anxiety, what were the main feelings you experienced? (Select all that apply)

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* 8. If you haven't personally experienced depression/anxiety, what were the main feelings that someone with depression/anxiety expressed towards you? (Please select all that apply)

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* 9. Finally, If you were to watch a short film about depression and anxiety, what myths and misconceptions would you like to see highlighted and what would you like to understand more about depression and anxiety? (Please select all that apply)

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* 10. If there is anything else you'd like to add that we may have missed, please feel free to comment below. Thank You.