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9. In general, would you say your health is:
 Excellent   Very good   Good  Fair  Poor  Unknown     Refused

 0  1  2  3  4


 10. In the past month, have you felt depressed, sad, had crying spells or felt like you often needed to cry?

 Never  Sometimes  Often*  Unknown  Refused
 0  1  2


 11. How often in the past six months, have you felt like screaming or yelling at (CR) because of the way he/she behaved?
 Never  Sometimes  Often  Unknown  Refused

 0  1  2


 12. How often in the past six months, have you had to keep yourself from hitting or slapping (CR) because of the way he/she behaved?

 Never  Sometimes  Often  Unknown  Refused
 0  1  2


 13. Is it hard or stressful for you to take care of basic household chores, like cleaning, yard work, or home repairs?
 Never  Sometimes  Often  Unknown  Refused

 0  1  2


 14. Do you feel strained (ie. stressed, tense, or anxious) when you are around (CR)?

 Never  Rarely  Sometimes  Quite Often   Frequently     Nearly  Always    Unknown  Refused
 0  1  2  3  4                    5


 15. Is it hard or stressful for you to help (CR) in basic daily activities, like bathing, changing clothes, brushing teeth, or shaving?

 Never  Sometimes  Often  Unknown  Refused
 0  1  2


 16. Providing help to (CR) has made me feel good about myself.

 Disagree  Disagree  Neither agree   Agree  Agree  Unknown  Refused
  a lot   a little  nor disagree   a little   a lot
 3  2  1           0
 * Mental Health referral

            CR=Care recipient
 Responses in Bold indicate High Risk
 Responses in Italics indicate Moderate Risk






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