1. When did you first visit the site? *

Today Within the past month Between one and six months ago Six to twelve months ago 12 months to 2 years ago 2-5 years ago 5+ years

2. How often do you visit depressioNet? *

More than once a day Daily At least once a week At least once a month At least once every 3 months Less than once every 3 months Rarely

3. How did you first locate depressioNet.com.au? *

Internet Search Engine A link from another website Referral In the media Other Source

If other source, please specify

3.1. If you were referred, who referred you? *

A friend or family member A doctor ( General Practitioner) A healthcare professional (other than a GP) Workplace Other

If you were referred by another source, please specify

4. Are you registered with depressioNet's forums? (Messageboard/Chat) *

Yes No Don't Know

5. Have you ever emailed the Team? *

Yes No Don't Know

6. When you think of depressioNet, what words come to mind? *

7. If you knew someone suffering from depression, would you recommend depressioNet.com.au to them? *

Yes No Don't Know

Any Comments?

8. Do you regularly use the depressioNet forums or the Email Team service? *

Yes No

If you do regularly use the forums, what words come to mind when you think of the role played by the moderators?

Now considering each of the following statements, please rate each statement on a scale of 1 to 10. To illustrate: A "1" indicates that you strongly disagree with the statement, a "10" indicates that you strongly agree with the statement. So a "3" means that you disagree, an "8" means that you agree. If a statement box doesn't apply to you or your circumstances please respond with not applicable: n/a.

9. "I believe that depressioNet..." *

9.1 ...provides hope *

9.2...cares for people *

9.3...has information I can trust *

9.4...understands *

9.5...assists with making living with depression more manageable *

9.6...provides support *

9.7...has a website that is available whenever i need it *

9.8...reduces the stigma that surrounds depression *

9.8...is about helping people *

Consider the following statement. Please rate it on a scale of 1 to 10. A "1" indicates that you strongly disagree with the statement, a "10" indicates that you strongly agree with the statement. So a "3" means that you disagree, and "8" means that you agree.

10. For people suffering with depression, or other related illness, the name "depressioNet" could be a barrier to them visiting the depressioNet.com.au *

Now considering each of the following statements, please rate each statement on a scale of 1 to 10. To illustrate: A "1" indicates that you strongly disagree with the statement, a "1" indicates that you strongly agree with the statement. So a "3" means that you disagree, and "8" means that you agree. If a statement doesn't apply to you or your circumstances please respond with not applicable; n/a.

11. "Using depressioNet helps me..."

11.1...to recognise that I'm an essential part of the solution to the challenges of living with depression *

11.2...to understand that I am not alone *

11.3...realise that I can help others in need *

11.4...to better understand the symptoms of depression *

11.5...understand the range of tools and strategies available to maintaining my mental health and wellbeing *

11.6...to learn the ways I can help myself *

11.7...to better understand the effects of depression *

11.8...understand the options for effective treatment and management of depression *

11.9...to better understand the causes of depression *

11.15...get more out of professional treatment *

11.25...to take ownership of treatment and outcomes *

11.35...to be able to return (or start) work or study *

11.45...learn how to better help a family member or friend *

11.55...continue to work or study while having depression *

11.65...access the professional treatment, support and other relevant resources that are available *

11.75...find out about the professional treatment, support and other relevant resources that are available *

12. Do you have depression? *

Yes- diagnosed Yes- no formal diagnosis I'm not sure, I may have No I'd rather not say Other

If other, please specify

13. Do you have anxiety? *

Yes- diagnosed Yes- no formal diagnosis I'm not sure- I may have No I'd rather not say Other

If other, please specify.

14. Do you have any other mental health issue? *

Yes- diagnosed Yes- no formal diagnosis I'm not sure- I may have No I'd rather not say Other

If other, please specify

15. Residential postcode *

16. Gender *

Female Male

17. Age *

18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55+

18. Marital Status *

Single- Never Married Single- Divorced/seperated Married/Defacto Other

If other, please specify

19. State *

NSW VIC QLD WA NT ACT TAS SA