Psychedelics & Mental Health Survey Survey QuestionsOptional Questions NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.New psychedelic medications are being researched as treatment for mental health. This means that psychedelics can be prescribed and possibly covered by health insurance. This survey was developed to help us explore your opinions about psychedelics and mental health. Sharing these thoughts will help us understand who is interested or not interested in this treatment and which resources and policies we can develop. No personally identifiable information will be shared outside of MHA. Thank you for participating! Have you used any psychedelics now or in the past? Pick one that most represents you. No, and I don't want to No, but I would like to Yes, and I would like to try them again Yes, but I don't want to use them again Yes, I use psychedelics regularly Which psychedelics did you try or use most often?Select up to 2. (For this question, we are intentionally leaving out cannabis.) Ayahuasca DMT Ibogaine Ketamine LSD (acid) MDMA (ecstasy, molly) Mescaline (peyote) Psilocybin (mushrooms) Other... What other psychedelic did you try or use most often?Which psychedelics are you most interested in trying?Select up to 2. (For this question, we are intentionally leaving out cannabis.) Ayahuasca DMT Ibogaine Ketamine LSD (acid) MDMA (ecstasy, molly) Mescaline (peyote) Psilocybin (mushrooms) Other... What other psychedelic are you most interested in trying?What prevents you from using psychedelics?Select your top 3. I don’t know enough about psychedelics I don’t think people should use drugs I think it could make my mental health worse I’m afraid of becoming addicted I’m afraid of a bad experience (bad trip) They are illegal I don’t know if it’s safe (because it’s unregulated) I can’t because of my job (e.g. clearance, drug testing) It’s hard to get even though I want to try them They’re too expensive Other... What else prevents you from using psychedelics?What prevents you from using psychedelics as much as you'd like?Select your top 3. Nothing, I use psychedelics as much as I'd like to I don’t know enough about psychedelics I think it could make my mental health worse I’m afraid of becoming addicted I’m afraid of a bad experience (bad trip) They are illegal I don’t know if it’s safe (because it’s unregulated) I can’t because of my job (e.g. clearance, drug testing) It’s hard to get even though I want to try them They’re too expensive Other... What else prevents you from using psychedelics as much as you'd like to?What did or would you use psychedelics for?Select your top 3. I was/am curious I felt or feel pressured to use them To feel more social - for fun To reduce my sadness or anxiety To recover from trauma To have a spiritual or beyond conscious experience To boost energy or motivation To boost creativity (art, music, creative writing) Other... What else would or did you use psychedelics for?When thinking about psychedelics and your mental health, which of the following apply most to you?Select up to 2. Psychedelics are/seem more enjoyable than other types of mental health treatment I feel safer using psychedelics than using antidepressants or other medications I use psychedelics for other reasons, but the emotional benefits are an added bonus Traditional therapy alone hasn’t worked for me Traditional therapy isn't as available for me I’m using traditional treatments and psychedelics None of the above If psychedelics became medically available (prescribed and covered by insurance), would you be interested in trying them? Yes, and having them monitored by a doctor is most important Yes, and having it with a guided therapy session is most important Yes, but only if they’re affordable I would still use them but not through medical care No, I still wouldn’t want to try them What do you think is the most important priority for the government regarding psychedelics today?Select up to 2. Ban psychedelics entirely Make psychedelics legal Create a regulated recreational market for psychedelics Make medically available psychedelics accessible (FDA approval) Make medical psychedelics more affordable Invest in more research on psychedelics Invest in public education on using psychedelics Other... What else do you think is the most important priority for the government regarding psychedelics today? Please take a moment to answer the following optional questions. Your answers are totally anonymous—we won't be able to identify you based on this information. Your answers help us provide better information and support for people like you. You can answer as many or as few questions as you would like. When you are done, scroll to the bottom of the survey and click "submit".About YouAge RangeUnder 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465+Prefer not to answerGender Female Male Non-Binary Prefer not to answer Do you identify as transgender? Yes No How would you describe your gender?Race/EthnicityAmerican Indian or Alaska NativeAsianBlack or African American (non-Hispanic)Hispanic or LatinoMiddle Eastern or North AfricanNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhite (non-Hispanic)More than one of the aboveOther...How would you describe your race/ethnicity?Household IncomeLess than $20,000$20,000 - $39,999$40,000 - $59,999$60,000 - $79,999$80,000 - $99,999$100,000 - $149,999$150,000+Do you live in the United States or another country? I live in the United States I live in another country StateAlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingI live in a U.S. TerritoryDo you live with any of the following disabilities or conditions?Select all that apply. Physical disability (blind/low vision, hearing, mobility) Arthritis or other chronic pain Anxiety Autism spectrum and/or ADHD Mood conditions: depression or mania Intellectual or learning disability Neurological condition (epilepsy, etc.) or traumatic brain injury (TBI) Trauma None of the above Other mental health condition... Other... What other mental health condition(s) do you have?What other disabilities or condition(s) do you have?
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