Survey on COVID-19 and Mental Health - Cycle 3

Household information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q05

Including yourself, how many people live in your household?

• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20 or more

Household information (DEM) - Question identifier:DEM_Q10

Including yourself, how many of these people are 18 years of age or more?

• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17
• 18: 18
• 19: 19
• 20: 20 or more

Household information (AGE) - Question identifier:AGE_Q02

What is your age?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Household information (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R05

The following questions are about sex at birth and gender.

Household information (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q05

What was your sex at birth?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female

Household information (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_Q10

What is your gender?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

Household information (GDR) - Question identifier:GDR_R15

Please verify that all of the information is correct.

Your information
Sex assigned at birth: [Male/Female/Information not provided]
Gender: [Male/Female/^GDR_S10/Information not provided]

Marital status (MS) - Question identifier:MS_Q01

What is your marital status?

• 1: Married (For Quebec residents only, select the "Married" category if your marital status is "civil union".)
• 2: Living common law (Two people who live together as a couple but who are not legally married to each other.)
• 3: Never married (not living common law)
• 4: Separated (not living common law)
• 5: Divorced (not living common law)
• 6: Widowed (not living common law)

Household information (DHH) - Question identifier:DHH_Q25

To determine which geographic region you live in, please provide your postal code.

Long Answer Length = 6

Introduction (INT) - Question identifier:INT_R05

This survey covers various topics related to mental health and well-being. It may appear that some questions are similar but each set of questions helps to assess different information needs.

Mental health (MH) - Question identifier:MH_R05

The following questions are about health, including your mental and social well-being.

Mental health (MH) - Question identifier:MH_Q05

In general, how is your mental health?

• 1: Excellent
• 2: Very good
• 3: Good
• 4: Fair
• 5: Poor

Mental health (MH) - Question identifier:MH_Q10

Compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic, how would you say your mental health is now?

• 1: Much better now
• 2: Somewhat better now
• 3: About the same
• 4: Somewhat worse now
• 5: Much worse now

Mental health (MH) - Question identifier:MH_Q15

Using a scale of 0 to 10 where 0 means "Very dissatisfied" and 10 means "Very satisfied", how do you feel about your life as a whole right now?

• 00: 0 - Very dissatisfied
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10 - Very satisfied

Mental health (MH) - Question identifier:MH_Q20

How would you describe your sense of belonging to your local community?

• 1: Very strong
• 2: Somewhat strong
• 3: Somewhat weak
• 4: Very weak

Mental health (HAP) - Question identifier:HAP_Q05

Would you describe yourself as being usually...?

• 1: Happy and interested in life
• 2: Somewhat happy
• 3: Somewhat unhappy
• 4: Unhappy with little interest in life
• 5: So unhappy, that life is not worthwhile

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05A

In the past month, how often did you feel:
that you liked most parts of your personality?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05B

In the past month, how often did you feel:
good at managing the responsibilities of your daily life?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05C

In the past month, how often did you feel:
that you had warm and trusting relationships with others?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05D

In the past month, how often did you feel:
that you had experiences that challenge you to grow and become a better person?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05E

In the past month, how often did you feel:
confident to think or express your own ideas and opinions?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (PMH) - Question identifier:PMH_Q05F

In the past month, how often did you feel:
that your life has a sense of direction or meaning to it?

• 1: Every day
• 2: Almost every day
• 3: About 2 or 3 times a week
• 4: About once a week
• 5: Once or twice
• 6: Never

Mental health (IM) - Question identifier:IM_Q10

Have you experienced any of the following impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 01: Loss of job or income
• 02: Difficulty meeting financial obligations or essential needs (e.g., such as rent or mortgage payments, utilities and groceries)
• 03: Difficulty accessing required childcare services
• 04: Difficulty accessing required medications
• 05: Difficulty accessing required health care services
• 06: Diagnosed with COVID-19
• 07: Hospitalized due to COVID-19
• 08: Severe illness of a family member, friend, or someone you care about
• 09: Death of a family member, friend or someone you care about
• 10: Feelings of loneliness or isolation
• 11: Emotional distress (e.g., grief, anger, worry)
• 12: Physical health problems (e.g., weight gain or loss, high blood pressure, headaches, sleep problems)
• 13: Challenges in personal relationships with members of your household (e.g., children, spouse, parent, grandparents)
• 14: Other
• 15: None of the above

Mental health (LON) - Question identifier:LON_Q05A

The next questions are about how you feel about different aspects of your life.
How often do you feel that you lack companionship?

• 1: Hardly ever
• 2: Some of the time
• 3: Often

Mental health (LON) - Question identifier:LON_Q05B

The next questions are about how you feel about different aspects of your life.
How often do you feel left out?

• 1: Hardly ever
• 2: Some of the time
• 3: Often

Mental health (LON) - Question identifier:LON_Q05C

The next questions are about how you feel about different aspects of your life.
How often do you feel isolated from others?

• 1: Hardly ever
• 2: Some of the time
• 3: Often

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_R01

The following questions deal with feelings you may have had during the past month.

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01A

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Tired out for no good reason

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01B

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Nervous

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01C

During the past month, how often did you feel:
So nervous that nothing could calm you down

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01D

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Hopeless

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01E

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Restless or fidgety

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01F

During the past month, how often did you feel:
So restless you could not sit still

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01G

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Sad or depressed

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01H

During the past month, how often did you feel:
So depressed that nothing could cheer you up

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01I

During the past month, how often did you feel:
That everything was an effort

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01J

During the past month, how often did you feel:
Worthless

• 1: All of the time
• 2: Most of the time
• 3: Some of the time
• 4: A little of the time
• 5: None of the time

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01K

The previous questions were about feelings that occurred to different degrees during the past month.

Taking them altogether, did these feelings occur more often in the past month than before the pandemic, less often than before the pandemic or about the same as before the pandemic?

• 1: More often
• 2: Less often
• 3: About the same
• 4: Never have had any

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01L

Is that a lot more, somewhat more or only a little more often than usual?

• 1: A lot
• 2: Somewhat
• 3: A little

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01M

Is that a lot less, somewhat less or only a little less often than usual?

• 1: A lot
• 2: Somewhat
• 3: A little

Mental health (DIS) - Question identifier:DIS_Q01N

During the past month, how much did these feelings usually interfere with your life or activities?

• 1: A lot
• 2: Some
• 3: A little
• 4: Not at all
• 9: DK

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35A

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Communicating with friends and family

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35B

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Communicating with a professional

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35C

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Meditating

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35D

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Praying or seeking spiritual guidance

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35E

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Exercising outdoors

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35F

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Exercising indoors

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35G

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Changing food choices

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35H

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Participating in hobbies

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (BH) - Question identifier:BH_Q35I

Are you currently doing any of the following activities for your health?
Changing sleep patterns

• 1: Yes, for my mental health
• 2: Yes, for my physical health
• 3: Yes, for both my mental and physical health
• 4: No, do this activity but not for physical or mental health
• 5: No, did not do this activity at all

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_R05

The following is a series of statements that people might use to describe themselves.

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05A

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
You have little control over the things that happen to you

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05B

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
There is really no way you can solve some of the problems you have

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05C

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
There is little you can do to change many of the important things in your life

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05D

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
You often feel helpless in dealing with problems of life

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05E

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
Sometimes you feel that you are being pushed around in life

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05F

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
What happens to you in the future mostly depends on you

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (MPC) - Question identifier:MPC_Q05G

Please indicate to what extent you agree with each statement.
You can do just about anything you really set your mind to

• 1: Strongly agree
• 2: Agree
• 3: Neither agree nor disagree
• 4: Disagree
• 5: Strongly disagree

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05A

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling nervous, anxious or on edge

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05B

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Not being able to stop or control worrying

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05C

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Worrying too much about different things

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05D

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Trouble relaxing

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05E

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Being so restless that it is hard to sit still

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05F

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (ANX) - Question identifier:ANX_Q05G

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q005

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Had little interest or pleasure in doing things

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q010

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Felt down, depressed, or hopeless

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q015

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Had trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q020

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Felt tired or having little energy

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q025

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Had poor appetite or overate

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q030

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Felt bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q035

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Had trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q040

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Been moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite, being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q045

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Had thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Several days
• 3: More than half the days
• 4: Nearly every day

Mental health (DEP) - Question identifier:DEP_Q050

How difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

• 1: Not difficult at all
• 2: Somewhat difficult
• 3: Very difficult
• 4: Extremely difficult

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_R05

Throughout life, sometimes things happen to people that are unusually or especially frightening, stressful, or traumatic. For example: experiencing sudden loss of someone close, witnessing or experiencing actual or threatened serious injury or illness, a serious accident or fire, exposure to violence, etc.

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q05

Have you ever experienced a highly stressful or traumatic event during your life?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q10

Was the worst or most stressful traumatic event that you have ever experienced related to any of the following?

• 1: Related to the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., death of someone close to you from COVID-19, major stressful life changes due to COVID-19)
• 2: Related to any other serious illness
• 3: Any other type of traumatic experience

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15A

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Repeated, disturbing, and unwanted memories of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15B

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Repeated, disturbing dreams of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15C

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Suddenly feeling or acting as if the stressful experience were actually happening again, as if you were actually back there reliving it

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15D

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling very upset when something reminded you of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15E

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Having strong physical reactions when something reminded you of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15F

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Avoiding memories, thoughts, or feelings related to the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15G

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Avoiding external reminders of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15H

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Trouble remembering important parts of the stressful experience

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15I

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Having strong negative beliefs about yourself, other people, or the world

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15J

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Blaming yourself or someone else for the stressful experience or what happened after it

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15K

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Having strong negative feelings such as fear, horror, anger, guilt, or shame

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15L

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Loss of interest in activities that you used to enjoy

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15M

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling distant or cut off from other people

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15N

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Trouble experiencing positive feelings

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15O

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Irritable behaviour, angry outbursts, or acting aggressively

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15P

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Taking too many risks or doing things that could cause you harm

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15Q

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Being "superalert" or watchful or on guard

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15R

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling jumpy or easily startled

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15S

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Having difficulty concentrating

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (PTS) - Question identifier:PTS_Q15T

Keeping your worst event in mind, over the past month, how much have you been bothered by the following problems?
Trouble falling or staying asleep

• 1: Not at all
• 2: A little bit
• 3: Moderately
• 4: Quite a bit
• 5: Extremely

Mental health (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_R005

The following questions may be sensitive to some people, but we have to ask the same questions of everyone.

Mental health (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q005

Have you ever seriously contemplated suicide?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Mental health (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q010

Have you seriously contemplated suicide in the past 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Mental health (SUI) - Question identifier:SUI_Q015

How old were you the last time you seriously contemplated suicide?

Min = 0; Max = 999

Mental health (MHS) - Question identifier:MHS_Q05

Have you accessed any resources (on the internet, via phone or in person) to help manage your emotions, mental health or use of alcohol or drugs in the past 12 months?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_R05

The following questions are about your alcohol consumption.

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q05

During the past 30 days, did you have a drink of beer, wine, liquor or any other alcoholic beverage?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q10

During the past 30 days, on those days when you drank alcoholic beverages, how many drinks did you usually have?

Min = 0; Max = 99

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q15

During the past 30 days, how often have you had ^BINGE or more drinks on one occasion?

• 1: Daily or almost daily
• 2: Twice to five times a week
• 3: Once a week
• 4: Two to three times in the past 30 days
• 5: Once in the past 30 days
• 6: Not in the past 30 days

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q20

How has your alcohol consumption in the past 12 months changed when comparing to before the pandemic?

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: No change

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q25

Which of the following reasons have contributed to your increased consumption of alcohol since before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1: Stress (e.g., as a result of family or work obligations, financial impacts, job uncertainty)
• 2: Boredom
• 3: Loneliness
• 4: Convenience (e.g., lack of regular schedule, at home more often, accessibility to alcohol)
• 5: Other
• 6: No particular reason
• 9: DK

Alcohol (ALC) - Question identifier:ALC_Q30

Which of the following reasons have contributed to your decreased consumption of alcohol since before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1: Cost
• 2: Personal responsibilities (e.g., family or work obligations, too busy, etc.)
• 3: Personal choice (e.g., weight control, health concerns, dislike the effects of alcohol, etc.)
• 4: Decreased opportunities for socialization (e.g., gatherings with friends and family, dine-in at restaurants, etc.)
• 5: Other
• 6: No particular reason
• 9: DK

Cannabis (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_R05

The following questions are about your cannabis consumption.

Cannabis (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q05

In the past 30 days, how often did you use cannabis?

• 01: Never used cannabis
• 02: Used previously but not in the past 30 days
• 03: One day in the past 30 days
• 04: Two or three days in the past 30 days
• 05: One or two days per week
• 06: Three or four days per week
• 07: Five or six days per week
• 08: Daily

Cannabis (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q10

How has your use of cannabis in the past 12 months changed when comparing to before the pandemic?

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: No change

Cannabis (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q15

Which of the following reasons have contributed to your increased use of cannabis since before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1: Stress (e.g., as a result of family or work obligations, financial impacts, job uncertainty)
• 2: Boredom
• 3: Loneliness
• 4: Convenience (e.g., lack of regular schedule, at home more often, accessibility to alcohol)
• 5: Other
• 6: No particular reason
• 9: DK

Cannabis (CAN) - Question identifier:CAN_Q20

Which of the following reasons have contributed to your decreased use of cannabis since before the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1: Cost
• 2: Personal responsibilities (e.g., family or work obligations, too busy)
• 3: Personal choice (e.g., weight control, health concerns, dislike the effects of alcohol)
• 4: Decreased opportunities for socialization (e.g., gatherings with friends and family, dine-in at restaurants)
• 5: Other
• 6: No particular reason
• 9: DK

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q05

Are you a parent or legal guardian of a child (or children) under the age of 18?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q10A

Please indicate the number of children under 18 months in your home.

• 00: 0
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q10B

Please indicate the number of children between the ages of 18 months and 4 years in your home.

• 00: 0
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q10C

Please indicate the number of children between the ages of 5 and 11 years in your home.

• 00: 0
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q10D

Please indicate the number of children between the ages of 12 and 17 years in your home.

• 00: 0
• 01: 1
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_R15

When answering the following questions, please think about the child between the ages of 18 months and 17 years who had the most recent birthday.

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q15A

How old is the child who had the most recent birthday?

• 01: 18-23 months
• 02: 2
• 03: 3
• 04: 4
• 05: 5
• 06: 6
• 07: 7
• 08: 8
• 09: 9
• 10: 10
• 11: 11
• 12: 12
• 13: 13
• 14: 14
• 15: 15
• 16: 16
• 17: 17

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q20

What is the gender of this child?

• 1: Male
• 2: Female
• 3: Or please specify

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_R25A

At one time or another, all children misbehave or do things that parents don't like. Parents have many ways or styles of dealing with these types of problems. Each item will have two statements associated with it that will describe differences in parenting style on a scale between 1 and 7. For each item, please indicate where you fit between the statements that best describes your style of parenting during the past two months.

If you have more than one child, please refer to the child between the ages of 18 months and 17 years who had the most recent birthday when answering the following questions.

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25A

When I'm upset or under stress:

• 1: 1 - I am not more picky than usual
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I am picky and on my child's back

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25B

When my child misbehaves:

• 1: 1 - I don't get into an argument
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I usually get into a long argument with my child

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25C

When my child misbehaves:

• 1: 1 - I keep my talks short and to the point
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I give my child a long lecture

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_R25B

Remember, please indicate where you fit between the statements that best describes your style of parenting during the past two months for the child who had the most recent birthday.

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25D

When my child misbehaves:

• 1: 1 - I speak to my child calmly
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I raise my voice or yell

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25E

After there's been a problem with my child:

• 1: 1 - Things get back to normal quickly
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I often hold a grudge

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25F

When there is a problem with my child:

• 1: 1 - Things don't get out of hand
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - Things build up and I do things I don't mean to do

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25G

When my child misbehaves I spank, slap, grab, or hit my child:

• 1: 1 - Never or rarely
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - Most of the time

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_R25C

Remember, please indicate where you fit between the statements that best describes your style of parenting during the past two months for the child who had the most recent birthday.

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25H

When my child misbehaves:

• 1: 1 - I handle it without getting upset
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I get so frustrated or angry that my child can see I'm upset

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25I

When my child misbehaves:

• 1: 1 - I rarely use bad language or curse
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - I almost always use bad language

Parenting (PS) - Question identifier:PS_Q25J

When my child does something I don't like, I insult my child, say mean things, or call my child names:

• 1: 1 - Never or rarely
• 2: 2
• 3: 3
• 4: 4
• 5: 5
• 6: 6
• 7: 7 - Most of the time

Household violence (HV) - Question identifier:HV_R05

The next questions concern the serious problem of violence in the home. Your responses are important whether or not you have had any of these experiences. Remember that all information provided is strictly confidential.

Household violence (HV) - Question identifier:HV_Q05

How concerned are you about violence in your home?

• 1: Not at all
• 2: Somewhat
• 3: Very
• 4: Extremely

Household violence (HV) - Question identifier:HV_Q10

Whom in your household are you concerned about being a target of violence?

• 1: Yourself
• 2: Another adult or other adults in the household
• 3: Child or children

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q05

Do you have a current dating partner?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q10

In the past five years, have you had any contact with an ex-spouse or ex-common-law partner or former dating partner?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_R01

The following set of questions asks about abusive and violent behaviours in relationships. Your answers are very important, regardless of whether or not you have experienced this situation. Remember that all the information you provide is strictly confidential.

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Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_R15

Next is a list of statements that some people have used to describe their current spouse or partner, their ex-spouse or ex-partner, or their dating partners.

Remember that all information provided is strictly confidential.

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15A

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Tries to limit your contact with family or friends

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15B

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Puts you down or calls you names to make you feel bad

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15C

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Is jealous and doesn't want you to talk to other men or women

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15D

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Harms, or threatens to harm, someone close to you

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15E

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Harms, or threatens to harm, your pets

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15F

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Demands to know who you are with and where you are at all times

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) - Question identifier:IPV_Q15G

Please indicate whether or not each statement describes your current spouse or partner, your ex-spouse or ex-partner, or your dating partners in the past five years.
Damages or destroys your possessions or property

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_R05

The following questions concern your activities during the week of [Display the system date - 7] to [Display the system date - 1].

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q05

During that week, did you work at a job or business?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q10

During that week, did you have a job or business from which you were absent?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q15

What was the main reason you were absent from work that week?

• 1: Planned absence not related to COVID-19 (e.g., vacation, work schedule, maternity or parental leave, seasonal job or business)
• 2: Unplanned absence not related to COVID-19 (e.g., illness or disability other than COVID-19, caring for children or elder relative for non-COVID-19 reasons, labour dispute (strike or lockout))
• 3: Business closure or layoff related to COVID-19
• 4: Personal circumstances related to COVID-19 (e.g., personal safety, own or household member's diagnosis, self-isolation after recent travel, taking care of children due to school closure)

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q20

Which of the following best describes your usual place of work at your main job or business, before the pandemic?

• 1: Work at a fixed location outside the home
• 2: Work outside the home with no fixed location (e.g., driving, making sales calls)
• 3: Work at home

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q25

During the week of [Display the system date - 7] to [Display the system date - 1], in which of these locations did you work the most hours?

• 1: At a fixed location outside the home
• 2: Outside the home with no fixed location (e.g., driving, making sales calls)
• 3: At home
• 4: Absent from work

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q30

During the week of [Display the system date - 7] to [Display the system date - 1], were you considered an "essential worker"?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Labour market activities (LM) - Question identifier:LM_Q35

Were you considered a "frontline worker"?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No
• 9: DK

Disability (LTC) - Question identifier:LTC_Q10

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Indigenous identity (ABM) - Question identifier:ABM_Q01

Are you First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)?

• 1: No, not First Nations, Métis or Inuk (Inuit)
• 2: Yes, First Nations (North American Indian)
• 3: Yes, Métis
• 4: Yes, Inuk (Inuit)

Sociodemographic characteristics (PG) - Question identifier:PG_Q05

The following question collects information in accordance with the Employment Equity Act and its Regulations and Guidelines to support programs that promote equal opportunity for everyone to share in the social, cultural, and economic life of Canada.

Are you:

• 01: White
• 02: South Asian (e.g., East Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan)
• 03: Chinese
• 04: Black
• 05: Filipino
• 06: Arab
• 07: Latin American
• 08: Southeast Asian (e.g., Vietnamese, Cambodian, Laotian, Thai)
• 09: West Asian (e.g., Iranian, Afghan)
• 10: Korean
• 11: Japanese
• 12: Other

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q30A

Where were you born?

• 1: Born in Canada
• 2: Born outside Canada

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q30B

Are you a Canadian citizen?

• 1: Yes, a Canadian citizen by birth
• 2: Yes, a Canadian citizen by naturalization (Canadian citizen by naturalization refers to an immigrant who was granted citizenship of Canada under the Citizenship Act.)
• 3: No, not a Canadian citizen

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q30C

Are you a landed immigrant or permanent resident?

• 1: No
• 2: Yes

Place of birth, immigration and citizenship (DEM1) - Question identifier:DEM1_Q35

In what year did you first become a landed immigrant or a permanent resident?

Min = 0; Max = 9999

Sexual Orientation (SOR) - Question identifier:SOR_Q01

What is your sexual orientation?

• 1: Heterosexual
• 2: Lesbian or gay
• 3: Bisexual
• 4: Or please specify

Education (ED) - Question identifier:ED_Q05

What is the highest certificate, diploma or degree that you have completed?

• 1: Less than high school diploma or its equivalent
• 2: High school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate
• 3: Trades certificate or diploma
• 4: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (other than trades certificates or diplomas)
• 5: University certificate or diploma below the bachelor's level
• 6: Bachelor's degree (e.g., B.A., B.A. (Hons), B.Sc., B.Ed., LL.B.)
• 7: University certificate, diploma or degree above the bachelor's level

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_R01

Now a question about total household income.

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q01

What is your best estimate of your total household income received by all household members, from all sources, before taxes and deductions, during the year ending December 31, 2022?

Min = -99999999; Max = 99999999

Total household income (THI) - Question identifier:THI_Q10

How has your total amount of household income changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic?

• 1: Increased
• 2: Decreased
• 3: No change

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_Q01

Statistics Canada is planning future surveys on mental health, including a potential follow-up to this survey.

Would you like to sign-up for future surveys?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No

Future surveys (UCE) - Question identifier:UCE_Q05B

Please provide the following information so we can email you to participate in a follow-up survey or future mental health surveys.

Email address

Long Answer Length = 80

Data sharing agreements (DSA) - Question identifier:DSA_R01

To avoid duplication of surveys, Statistics Canada may enter into agreements to share the data from this survey, including postal code, with provincial and territorial ministries of health, [the Institut de la statistique du Québec,/BLANK] Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. [The Institut de la statistique du Québec and provincial ministries/Provincial ministries] of health may make the data available to local health authorities. Only organizations that have agreed to keep your information confidential and use it only for statistical purposes will receive the data.

Data sharing agreements (DSA) - Question identifier:DSA_Q01

Do you agree to share your information with provincial and territorial ministries of health, [the Institut de la statistique du Québec,/BLANK] Health Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada?

• 1: Yes
• 2: No