Adult Children of Mentally Ill Parents Poll
Has your mentally ill mom/dad ever been hospitalized in a State Mental Health Institution?
| 56% (710) | Yes | |
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| 43% (546) | no |
1256 voters have answered this question.
How old were you when your parent was first diagnosed?
| 41% (491) | 5 and under | |
|---|---|---|
| 19% (232) | 6 to 10 | |
| 18% (213) | 11 to 16 | |
| 20% (246) | 16 to 21 |
1182 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% (567) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (309) | Yes but not often | |
| 13% (165) | Yes very rarely | |
| 14% (171) | Never |
1212 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% (191) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 16% (194) | Yes but not often | |
| 20% (248) | Yes very rarely | |
| 47% (573) | Never |
1206 voters have answered this question.
Growing up did you suffer from neglect while under the care of your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 48% (608) | Yes very often | |
|---|---|---|
| 23% (293) | Yes but not often | |
| 14% (179) | Yes very rarely | |
| 13% (167) | Never |
1247 voters have answered this question.
Were you ever a victim of incest by your mentally ill parent?
| 7% (94) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 92% (1155) | No |
1249 voters have answered this question.
Were you a victim of child sexual abuse?
| 26% (333) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 73% (909) | No |
1242 voters have answered this question.
Do you or have you ever suffered from eating disorders or addictions?
| 56% (700) | Yes | |
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| 43% (549) | No |
1249 voters have answered this question.
Does your mentally ill parent live alone?
| 44% (557) | Yes | |
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| 55% (685) | No |
1242 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel responsible for the well being of your mentally ill parent?
| 69% (867) | Yes | |
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| 30% (375) | No |
1242 voters have answered this question.
How would you rate your relationship with your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 6% (77) | Excellent | |
|---|---|---|
| 30% (376) | Fair | |
| 25% (321) | Poor | |
| 20% (250) | Bad | |
| 17% (219) | Non Existent |
1243 voters have answered this question.
Do you have unresolved issues surrounding your mentally ill parent(s)?
| 91% (1145) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 8% (104) | No |
1249 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been in therapy, or are currently in therapy?
| 72% (907) | Yes | |
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| 27% (342) | No |
1249 voters have answered this question.
Do you feel like you are a parent to your parent?
| 79% (991) | Yes | |
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| 20% (253) | No |
1244 voters have answered this question.
Are you male or female?
| 14% (182) | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| 85% (1067) | Female |
1249 voters have answered this question.
Besides your parent(s) illness are you sadisfied and happy in your own life?
| 24% (311) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 46% (587) | Yes kinda | |
| 17% (219) | Hardly | |
| 10% (137) | No |
1254 voters have answered this question.
Has your parent ever blamed you for him/her being committed to a mental health institution?
| 13% (169) | Yes very much so | |
|---|---|---|
| 17% (212) | Yes kinda | |
| 5% (73) | Hardly | |
| 62% (765) | No |
1219 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been homeless?
| 15% (189) | Yes | |
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| 84% (1058) | No |
1247 voters have answered this question.
Are you married or in relationship with someone who is supportive?
| 61% (764) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 38% (483) | No |
1247 voters have answered this question.
Did you finish high school?
| 90% (1124) | Yes | |
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| 9% (124) | No |
1248 voters have answered this question.
Did you go to college?
| 83% (1037) | Yes | |
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| 16% (209) | No |
1246 voters have answered this question.
Are you satisfied with your employment and or career?
| 54% (683) | Yes | |
|---|---|---|
| 45% (566) | No |
1249 voters have answered this question.
