GSS 1972-2021 Cumulative Datafile

1142. The next few questions deal with the government's 
responsibility to help people like [NAME]. For each statement 
please tell me if you think the government definitely should, 
probably should, probably should not, or definitely should not 
be responsible for helping people with situations like [NAME]. 
g. How about [NAME]'s family? Should [NAME]'s family be ashamed 
if [NAME] receives governmental assistance?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... a. To be examined at a clinic or by a doctor?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... b. Take medication prescribed by a doctor?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... c. Be hospitalized for treatment?

1143. Some countries have laws that force people with situations 
like [NAME]'s into psychiatric treatment. Do you think that 
people like [NAME] definitely should be, probably should be, 
probably shouldn't be, or definitely shouldn't be forced by law 
to... d. Go to a mental hospital for treatment?

1144a. How likely is it [NAME] would do something violent or 
harmful toward other people. Is it... IF ASKED: Violent toward 
self means; suicide, not eating, wandering in traffic, and 
self-mutilation.

1144b. How likely is it [NAME] would do something violent or 
harmful toward (himself/herself). Is it...

1145. 1145. Would you say that [NAME]'s situation is caused by 
depression, asthma, schizophrenia, stress, or something else?

1146. Let's turn away from [NAME] now. I have a few questions 
about your general experiences that I would like to ask you. 
Leaving yourself aside, have you personally ever known someone 
who has received treatment for a mental health situation?

1146a. I want you to think about the person with a mental health 
problem with whom you have had the most contact, would you say 
you were extremely close, very close, not very close, or not at 
all close to that person?

1146b. How serious would you say (his/her) mental health problem 
was, was it...