Mental health survey in Colombia
Mental health survey in Colombia
Jun 27, 2024
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia, in partnership with the National Consulting Center, conducted a survey in October 2023 to assess Colombians’ perception of mental health. The findings of this survey are fundamental for reviewing the National Mental Health Policy.
The survey included 3,430 people over the age of 18 across the following regions: Antioquia, Eje Cafetero, Caribbean, Central East, Central South, Pacific, and Bogotá.
Key Results from the Survey:
Mental health problems:
66.3% of respondents have faced mental health problems at some point in their lives.
Women (69.9%) and particularly young women (75.4%) reported these problems more frequently.
Environments conducive to mental health problems:
44.5% identified “the home” as the place most prone to mental health problems, with this perception being more common among women.
Mental health consultations:
70.9% of people are rarely asked about their mental health during medical consultations, a percentage that rises to 77% in Bogotá.
Evaluation of mental health services:
34.6% rated mental health services as poor, while 24.8% considered them satisfactory.
40.6% had a neutral perception, classifying them as average.
Importance of mental health in the healthcare system:
93.7% of respondents believe it is crucial to include mental health in the healthcare system.
Consultations with psychologists or psychiatrists:
42% believe that seeking help from psychologists or psychiatrists contributes to their personal development.
Perception of mental health:
50.8% associate good mental health with feeling well and at peace.
49.2% link it to good physical health.
48.5% associate it with the ability to overcome difficulties and maintain a desire to live.
Personal mental health status:
60% of respondents consider their mental health to be good or very good.
30% rated it as average, and 10% as poor or very poor.
Responsibility for mental health:
57.1% believe that mental health depends primarily on oneself.
Reactions to people with mental health problems:
24.5% said they try to help, while 22.3% reported feeling fear.
Stigma and community participation:
83.4% support active community participation in mental health cases.
The results also reflect the persistence of stigma and discrimination.
These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen primary care and community-based mental health services to ensure proper access and care for everyone, while reducing stigma and promoting community involvement in mental health care.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia, in partnership with the National Consulting Center, conducted a survey in October 2023 to assess Colombians’ perception of mental health. The findings of this survey are fundamental for reviewing the National Mental Health Policy.
The survey included 3,430 people over the age of 18 across the following regions: Antioquia, Eje Cafetero, Caribbean, Central East, Central South, Pacific, and Bogotá.
Key Results from the Survey:
Mental health problems:
66.3% of respondents have faced mental health problems at some point in their lives.
Women (69.9%) and particularly young women (75.4%) reported these problems more frequently.
Environments conducive to mental health problems:
44.5% identified “the home” as the place most prone to mental health problems, with this perception being more common among women.
Mental health consultations:
70.9% of people are rarely asked about their mental health during medical consultations, a percentage that rises to 77% in Bogotá.
Evaluation of mental health services:
34.6% rated mental health services as poor, while 24.8% considered them satisfactory.
40.6% had a neutral perception, classifying them as average.
Importance of mental health in the healthcare system:
93.7% of respondents believe it is crucial to include mental health in the healthcare system.
Consultations with psychologists or psychiatrists:
42% believe that seeking help from psychologists or psychiatrists contributes to their personal development.
Perception of mental health:
50.8% associate good mental health with feeling well and at peace.
49.2% link it to good physical health.
48.5% associate it with the ability to overcome difficulties and maintain a desire to live.
Personal mental health status:
60% of respondents consider their mental health to be good or very good.
30% rated it as average, and 10% as poor or very poor.
Responsibility for mental health:
57.1% believe that mental health depends primarily on oneself.
Reactions to people with mental health problems:
24.5% said they try to help, while 22.3% reported feeling fear.
Stigma and community participation:
83.4% support active community participation in mental health cases.
The results also reflect the persistence of stigma and discrimination.
These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen primary care and community-based mental health services to ensure proper access and care for everyone, while reducing stigma and promoting community involvement in mental health care.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia, in partnership with the National Consulting Center, conducted a survey in October 2023 to assess Colombians’ perception of mental health. The findings of this survey are fundamental for reviewing the National Mental Health Policy.
The survey included 3,430 people over the age of 18 across the following regions: Antioquia, Eje Cafetero, Caribbean, Central East, Central South, Pacific, and Bogotá.
Key Results from the Survey:
Mental health problems:
66.3% of respondents have faced mental health problems at some point in their lives.
Women (69.9%) and particularly young women (75.4%) reported these problems more frequently.
Environments conducive to mental health problems:
44.5% identified “the home” as the place most prone to mental health problems, with this perception being more common among women.
Mental health consultations:
70.9% of people are rarely asked about their mental health during medical consultations, a percentage that rises to 77% in Bogotá.
Evaluation of mental health services:
34.6% rated mental health services as poor, while 24.8% considered them satisfactory.
40.6% had a neutral perception, classifying them as average.
Importance of mental health in the healthcare system:
93.7% of respondents believe it is crucial to include mental health in the healthcare system.
Consultations with psychologists or psychiatrists:
42% believe that seeking help from psychologists or psychiatrists contributes to their personal development.
Perception of mental health:
50.8% associate good mental health with feeling well and at peace.
49.2% link it to good physical health.
48.5% associate it with the ability to overcome difficulties and maintain a desire to live.
Personal mental health status:
60% of respondents consider their mental health to be good or very good.
30% rated it as average, and 10% as poor or very poor.
Responsibility for mental health:
57.1% believe that mental health depends primarily on oneself.
Reactions to people with mental health problems:
24.5% said they try to help, while 22.3% reported feeling fear.
Stigma and community participation:
83.4% support active community participation in mental health cases.
The results also reflect the persistence of stigma and discrimination.
These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen primary care and community-based mental health services to ensure proper access and care for everyone, while reducing stigma and promoting community involvement in mental health care.
The Ministry of Health and Social Protection of Colombia, in partnership with the National Consulting Center, conducted a survey in October 2023 to assess Colombians’ perception of mental health. The findings of this survey are fundamental for reviewing the National Mental Health Policy.
The survey included 3,430 people over the age of 18 across the following regions: Antioquia, Eje Cafetero, Caribbean, Central East, Central South, Pacific, and Bogotá.
Key Results from the Survey:
Mental health problems:
66.3% of respondents have faced mental health problems at some point in their lives.
Women (69.9%) and particularly young women (75.4%) reported these problems more frequently.
Environments conducive to mental health problems:
44.5% identified “the home” as the place most prone to mental health problems, with this perception being more common among women.
Mental health consultations:
70.9% of people are rarely asked about their mental health during medical consultations, a percentage that rises to 77% in Bogotá.
Evaluation of mental health services:
34.6% rated mental health services as poor, while 24.8% considered them satisfactory.
40.6% had a neutral perception, classifying them as average.
Importance of mental health in the healthcare system:
93.7% of respondents believe it is crucial to include mental health in the healthcare system.
Consultations with psychologists or psychiatrists:
42% believe that seeking help from psychologists or psychiatrists contributes to their personal development.
Perception of mental health:
50.8% associate good mental health with feeling well and at peace.
49.2% link it to good physical health.
48.5% associate it with the ability to overcome difficulties and maintain a desire to live.
Personal mental health status:
60% of respondents consider their mental health to be good or very good.
30% rated it as average, and 10% as poor or very poor.
Responsibility for mental health:
57.1% believe that mental health depends primarily on oneself.
Reactions to people with mental health problems:
24.5% said they try to help, while 22.3% reported feeling fear.
Stigma and community participation:
83.4% support active community participation in mental health cases.
The results also reflect the persistence of stigma and discrimination.
These findings highlight the urgent need to strengthen primary care and community-based mental health services to ensure proper access and care for everyone, while reducing stigma and promoting community involvement in mental health care.