Paul GionfriddoTheresa Nguyen

Mental Health America: mhascreening.org

Prevention

Early Identificatio

n and Intervention

Integrated Care and

Treatment

Recovery

MHA Screening: What We Are Learning from Early Identification

MHA Screening (mhascreening.org)

• Launched 4/22/14 online.• Four screening tools – depression, anxiety, bipolar,

PTSD.• Anonymous screening.• Immediate results.• Voluntary demographic data input.• Survey questions (customizable).• Follow-up options.• 1,000 screens per day.

MHA Screening

• Provides valuable insight into the mental health and well-being of America as a whole.

• Identifies specific mental health concerns among segments (geographic, demographic) of the population.

• Suggests approaches and strategies for reaching people who are concerned about their own mental health and well-being.

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The First 100,000 Screens: Women v Men

Age of Screeners

18-2445%

25-3423%

35-4413%

45-5410%

55-646%

65+2%

Race/Ethnicity

Asian or Pacific Islander6%

Black or African Amer-ican (non-His-

panic)7%

Hispanic or Latino10%

More than one of the above

4%Native American or American In-

dian1%

Other2%

White (non-Hispanic)

70%

30 States with 500+ Screens Completed

2500+: CA, TX, FL, NY1500+: PA, OH, IL1000+: MI, IN, NC, GA, NJ, VA, TN, WA500+: AL, CO, CT, IA, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MN, OK, OR, SC, UT, WI

Overall Results: Moderate to Severe

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39,927 People Scored

Moderate to Severely

Depressed15,117 People Scored

Moderate to Severely Anxious

6,184, People Scored Positive

for Bipolar

5,113, People Scored Positive

for PTSD

66,341

Are you currently, or have you ever been, diagnosed with a mental health condition by a professional?

66%

34%

No Yes

Diagnosed – Moderate to Severe

NOT Diagnosed:

23,965 People

Results: Low Income v. High Income

Less than $20,000 $80,000+

8675

42745109 5120

Serious Illness Minimal to Moderate Illness

What Next Steps Do You Plan To Take? Discuss results with MH pro-

fessional16%

Discuss the results with

PCP16%

Discuss results with family or

friend12%

Take screens regularly7%

Take another screen imme-

diately14%

Do Nothing35%

What Might You Want From MHA?

A suite of on-line, self-help tools or apps

28%

To contact a peer to discuss

results and next steps

14%

Additional info about where to go to get

mental health help31%

To find providers who accept my in-surance in my

area18%

Other (please specify)9%

THANK YOU AND QUESTIONS.