GSS 1972-2024 Cumulative Datafile - Release 3

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... 
Go to a therapist or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, 
or other mental health professional for help?

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... 
Go to a therapist or counselor, like a psychologist, social worker, 
or other mental health professional for help? 
A. If the therapist or counselor said your child should be on 
medication, how likely would you be to do that? Very likely, somewhat 
likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... \nGo to a psychiatrist 
for help?

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... 
Go to a psychiatrist for help? 
A. If the psychiatrist said your child should be on medication, how 
likely would you be to do that?

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... 
Check your child into a hospital?

If (John/Mary) was your child, would you... 
Check your child into a hospital? 
A. If hospital staff said your child should be on medication, how 
likely would you be to do that?

A. Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be 
forced by law to have (John/Mary) treated 
at a clinic or by a doctor?

B. Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be 
forced by law to take a prescription medication to control (his/her) 
behavior?

C. Do you think that parents of children like (John/Mary) should be 
forced by law to admit (John/Mary) to a hospital for treatment?

In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing 
part of the normal ups and downs of growing up -- very likely, 
somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely?

In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing 
part of the normal ups and downs of growing up -- very likely, 
somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? 
B. In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing 
a mental illness?

In your opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing 
part of the normal ups and downs of growing up -- very likely, 
somewhat likely, not very likely, or not at all likely? …C. In your 
opinion, how likely is it that (John/Mary) is experiencing a physical 
illness?

A. How likely in your opinion is it (John/Mary) would do something 
violent toward other people -- is it very likely, somewhat likely, 
not very likely, or not at all likely?

B. How likely in your opinion is it (John/Mary) would do something 
violent to (him/her)self?

That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some 
questions about children, but not about
(John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree 
Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly disagree with the following 
statements:
A. Getting mental health treatment for a child would make him/her an 
outsider at school.

That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some 
questions about children, but not about
(John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree 
Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly disagree with the following 
statements:
B. A child would suffer as an adult if others learn that he or she 
received mental health treatment when young.

That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some 
questions about children, but not about
(John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree 
Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly disagree with the following 
statements:
C. Regardless of laws protecting confidentiality, most people in the 
community still know which children have had mental health treatment.

That was my last question about (John/Mary). Now, I have some 
questions about children, but not about
(John/Mary). Please tell me whether you Strongly Agree, Agree 
Somewhat, Disagree Somewhat or Strongly disagree with the following 
statements:
D. Getting mental health treatment for a child would make a parent 
feel like a failure.

Now, I''d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement. 
A. Doctors today are over-medicating children with common behavior 
problems.

Now, I''d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement. 
B. Giving medications to children with behavior problems will have 
long-term negative effects on their development.

Now, I''d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement. 
C. Giving children psychiatric medications when they are young only 
puts off dealing with their real problems.

Now, I''d like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement. 
D. Children who receive medical treatment for behavior problems are 
less likely to get into trouble with the law later in life.

Now, I'd like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement.
E. In the long-run, government programs that provide mental health 
treatment to children will save taxpayers money.

Now, I'd like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement.
F. Medications for children with behavior problems turn kids into 
zombies.

Now, I'd like to ask you for your opinions on several issues. For 
each question, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree somewhat, 
disagree somewhat or strongly disagree with the statement.
G. Medications for behavior problems just prevent families from 
working out problems themselves.

Please tell me what you know about Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity 
Disorder or ADHD. PROBE: Anything else?

PROBE: Anything else?

Do you think ADHD is a real disease?