DOHMH Community Mental Health Survey

The New York City Community Mental Health Survey (CMHS) was a one-time telephone survey conducted by the DOHMH. The CMHS was conducted in conjunction with the annual 2012 Community health Survey (CHS). The CMHS provides robust data on the mental health of New Yorkers, including neighborhood, borough, and citywide estimates. The data are analyzed and disseminated to influence mental health program decisions, and increase the understanding of the mental health among New Yorkers.

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CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: All CHS respondents

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

All CHS respondents

Question

Serious psychological distress (SPD), past 30 days

Prevalence

5.39

Lower 95 Ci

4.47

Upper 95 Ci

6.50

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: All CHS respondents

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

All CHS respondents

Question

Serious mental illness (SMI), past 12 months

Prevalence

3.80

Lower 95 Ci

3.03

Upper 95 Ci

4.77

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Received one-on-one counseling or therapy, past 12 months (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

44.34*

Lower 95 Ci

33.37

Upper 95 Ci

55.90

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Took presciption medication to treat emotions, nerves, or mental health, past 12 months (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

45.24*

Lower 95 Ci

34.17

Upper 95 Ci

56.81

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Received counseling for drugs or alcohol in past 12 months (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

7.65*

Lower 95 Ci

3.63

Upper 95 Ci

15.42

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Visited ER for mental health in past 12 months (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

7.03*

Lower 95 Ci

3.73

Upper 95 Ci

12.86

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Unmet mental health treatment need (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

40.54*

Lower 95 Ci

29.84

Upper 95 Ci

52.22

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Question: Barrier to care: had trouble finding a provider you like (Among those with SMI)

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI who reported having an unmet need in the past 12 months

Question

Barrier to care: had trouble finding a provider you like (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

33.38*

Lower 95 Ci

22.57

Upper 95 Ci

46.28

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Prevalence: 47.18*

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI who reported having an unmet need in the past 12 months

Question

Barrier to care: treatment seemed difficult or overwhelming (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

47.18*

Lower 95 Ci

34.67

Upper 95 Ci

60.06

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Question: Barrier to care: cost (Among those with SMI)

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI who reported having an unmet need in the past 12 months

Question

Barrier to care: cost (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

47.04*

Lower 95 Ci

34.55

Upper 95 Ci

59.92

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Prevalence: 35.41*

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI who reported having an unmet need in the past 12 months

Question

Barrier to care: no time due to job, childcare, or other commitment (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

35.41*

Lower 95 Ci

23.83

Upper 95 Ci

49.00

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Employment status: Employed (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

34.39*

Lower 95 Ci

24.43

Upper 95 Ci

45.95

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Poverty level: <200% federal poverty line (FPL) (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

62.00*

Lower 95 Ci

49.89

Upper 95 Ci

72.78

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Lives in public housing or receives housing assistance (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

28.61*

Lower 95 Ci

19.31

Upper 95 Ci

40.15

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Had health insurance (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

79.48

Lower 95 Ci

68.69

Upper 95 Ci

87.24

CMHS

Survey: CMHS • Year: 2012 • Denominator: Follow-up respondents with SMI

Survey

CMHS

Year

2012

Denominator

Follow-up respondents with SMI

Question

Current smoker (Among those with SMI)

Prevalence

42.18*

Lower 95 Ci

31.16

Upper 95 Ci

54.04