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The LetstheMindTalk Mental Health Survey
This is a youth-led, data-driven initiative aiming to map, analyze, and destigmatize the unique mental health challenges faced by youth across the Pakistan.
Thank you for your
cooperation:)
What is your
age?
*
What is your age?
A
Under 15
B
16-23
C
23-30
D
30+
Which
region
of Pakistan are you responding from?
*
Which region of Pakistan are you responding from?
A
Punjab
B
Sindh
C
Gilgit-Baltistan / Azad Jammu & Kashmir (AJK)
D
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)
E
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP)
What is your current
academic/professional
status?
*
What is your current academic/professional status?
A
Matric / O-Levels
B
Intermediate (FSc / FA / ICS) / A-Levels
C
University Student
D
Employed
Do you frequently
experience stress, anxiety, or mental exhaustion
in your daily life?
*
Do you frequently experience stress, anxiety, or mental exhaustion in your daily life?
A
Yes, almost every day
B
Yes, sometimes
C
Rarely
D
No, never
What do you feel is the
primary source of stress or anxiety
in your daily life(
Select all that apply)
*
What do you feel is the primary source of stress or anxiety in your daily life(Select all that apply)
A
Academic performance and grades
B
Parental/Family expectations
C
Career uncertainty / Future security
D
Peer comparison / Social media
E
Financial pressures
F
Loneliness or relationship issues
G
Other
On a scale of 1 to 5, how much does this pressure affect your sleep, health, or daily mood?(1=no effect at all)
*
On a scale of 1 to 5, how much does this pressure affect your sleep, health, or daily mood?(1=no effect at all)
1 stars
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
5 stars
How comfortable do you feel discussing your mental well-being or emotional struggles with your parents or family?
*
How comfortable do you feel discussing your mental well-being or emotional struggles with your parents or family?
A
Very comfortable (They are supportive and listen)
B
Somewhat comfortable (They try to understand, but don't fully get it)
C
Uncomfortable (I intentionally hide my struggles from them)
D
Completely impossible (It would cause a major conflict or backlash)
Have you ever avoided asking for help, venting, or talking about your mental well-being due to fear of what society or "people" would think?
*
Have you ever avoided asking for help, venting, or talking about your mental well-being due to fear of what society or "people" would think?
A
Yes, frequently
B
Yes, sometimes
C
No, never
D
Unsure
In your social circle or community, how is mental health or therapy generally viewed?
*
In your social circle or community, how is mental health or therapy generally viewed?
A
Positively (People treat it like standard healthcare)
B
Neutral (People don't care much either way)
C
Negatively (It is looked down upon as "weakness" or lack of faith)
D
It is completely ignored/treated as a myth
If a close friend told you they were dealing with severe depression or anxiety, would you feel equipped/know how to support them?
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If a close friend told you they were dealing with severe depression or anxiety, would you feel equipped/know how to support them?
A
Yes, completely
B
Yes, but only to a certain extent
C
No, I wouldn't know what to do or say
D
Unsure
Does your current educational institution or workplace provide active access to a professional counselor or mental health support cell?
*
Does your current educational institution or workplace provide active access to a professional counselor or mental health support cell?
A
Yes, and it is well-publicized
B
Yes, but students rarely use it or it's not talked about
C
No, there is no support available at all
D
I don't know / I am unsure
When you are going through a difficult emotional phase, what is your primary coping mechanism? (
Select all that apply)
*
When you are going through a difficult emotional phase, what is your primary coping mechanism? (Select all that apply)
A
Talking to trusted friends or peers
B
Isolating myself from others
C
Turning to hobbies (sports, music, art, writing)
D
Disconnecting through screens (social media, gaming, movies)
E
I do not have a specific or healthy way to cope right now
If an anonymous, student-led website directory of verified mental health helplines and resources was available, would you use it or share it with a friend in need?
*
If an anonymous, student-led website directory of verified mental health helplines and resources was available, would you use it or share it with a friend in need?
A
Yes, definitely
B
Maybe, if I or a friend needed it
C
No
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