paul gionfriddo theresa nguyen mental health america: mhascreening.org
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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.