Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents Poll
Has your mentally ill mom/dad ever been hospitalized in a State Mental Health Institution?
| 58% (345) | Yes | |
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| 41% (243) | no |
588 voters have answered this question.
How old were you when your parent was first diagnosed?
| 38% (210) | 5 and under | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (129) | 6 to 10 | |
| 20% (109) | 11 to 16 | |
| 18% (100) | 16 to 21 |
544 voters have answered this question.
Has your mentally ill parent(s) ever been verbally abusive to you even when he/she is stablized and on medication?
| 46% (267) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 24% (143) | Yes but not often | |
| 12% (71) | Yes very rarely | |
| 16% (95) | Never |
576 voters have answered this question.
Has your mentally ill parent(s) ever been physically abusive to you even when he/she is stablized and on medication?
| 15% (87) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 14% (84) | Yes but not often | |
| 21% (125) | Yes very rarely | |
| 48% (276) | Never |
572 voters have answered this question.
Growing up did you suffer from neglect while under the care of your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 51% (304) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 21% (125) | Yes but not often | |
| 15% (89) | Yes very rarely | |
| 11% (67) | Never |
585 voters have answered this question.
Were you ever a victim of incest by your mentally ill parent?
| 6% (37) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 93% (544) | No |
581 voters have answered this question.
Were you a victim of child sexual abuse?
| 24% (146) | Yes | |
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| 75% (439) | No |
585 voters have answered this question.
Do you or have you ever suffered from eating disorders or addictions?
| 57% (336) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 42% (248) | No |
584 voters have answered this question.
Does your mentally ill parent live alone?
| 42% (245) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 57% (334) | No |
579 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel responsible for the well being of your mentally ill parent?
| 65% (381) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 34% (200) | No |
581 voters have answered this question.
How would you rate your relationship with your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 6% (39) | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|
| 26% (156) | Fair | |
| 28% (169) | Poor | |
| 21% (126) | Bad | |
| 16% (94) | Non Existent |
584 voters have answered this question.
Do you have unresolved issues surrounding your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 91% (529) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (51) | No |
580 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been in therapy, or are currently in therapy?
| 70% (410) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 29% (173) | No |
583 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel like you are a parent to your parent?
| 82% (482) | Yes | |
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| 17% (100) | No |
582 voters have answered this question.
Are you male or female?
| 14% (82) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (498) | Female |
580 voters have answered this question.
Besides your parent(s) illness are you sadisfied and happy in your own life?
| 24% (141) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 44% (256) | Yes kinda | |
| 18% (109) | Hardly | |
| 12% (75) | No |
581 voters have answered this question.
Has your parent ever blamed you for him/her being committed to a mental health institution?
| 15% (86) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (113) | Yes kinda | |
| 7% (45) | Hardly | |
| 57% (328) | No |
572 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been homeless?
| 16% (99) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 83% (485) | No |
584 voters have answered this question.
Are you married or in relationship with someone who is supportive?
| 59% (346) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (240) | No |
586 voters have answered this question.
Did you finish high school?
| 90% (527) | Yes | |
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| 9% (53) | No |
580 voters have answered this question.
Did you go to college?
| 86% (506) | Yes | |
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| 13% (77) | No |
583 voters have answered this question.
Are you satisfied with your employment and or career?
| 53% (312) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% (271) | No |
583 voters have answered this question.
