Surveys
Healthy Minds Survey
The Healthy Minds Network is one of the nation’s premier research organizations contributing to adolescent and young adult mental health. HMN is dedicated to improving the mental and emotional well-being of young people through innovative, multidisciplinary scholarship. For more than 15 years, the network has administered the Healthy Minds Study (HMS), an online survey study of students, available for implementation at all types of post-secondary institutions, including U.S. and international four-year colleges and universities as well as community colleges and technical schools.
Using validated measures, HMN’s survey research provides a detailed look at the prevalence of mental health outcomes, and knowledge and attitudes about mental health and service utilization. HMS emphasizes understanding help-seeking behavior, examining stigma, knowledge, and other potential barriers to mental health service utilization.
Survey Summary:
- 2023 Healthy Minds Summary Report
- 2024 HMS Summary Comparison Report
- 2025 Healthy Minds Summary Report
Additional Survey Information:
- The survey covers four specific areas: knowledge and attitudes about mental health and services; substance use; eating and body image; and assault and abuse
- Time to complete the survey: 25-35 minutes
- Want to Learn More about Healthy Minds? Click here!
Cal Poly Health Assessment
Cal Poly’s biannual Health Assessment (NCHA) is an opportunity for students to help improve the health and wellness programs they rely on throughout their academic journey at Cal Poly. Conducted every two years by the American College Health Association, and in partnership with Cal Poly, this voluntary and confidential online survey seeks feedback on students’ attitudes and experiences related to mental health, sexual health, exercise and nutrition, substance use, and more. Student feedback gathered from this survey will help Cal Poly shape future health and wellness programming and policies.
Survey Results:
Campus Health & Wellbeing is currently surveying the campus census Winter 2026. Students are encouraged to check their email for the survey link. Faculty and staff are encouraged to publicize the survey. Below are some print and digital materials to share with campus. The survey will close February 8, 2026 at midnight PST.
Blurb:
Take Cal Poly’s Health Assessment – win $100 gift card
Make an impact with the stroke of a key – take Cal Poly’s Health Assessment today! Campus Health & Wellbeing needs your input to make our university an even better place! By participating in this voluntary and confidential biannual survey, you can help shape health and wellness programming for you and future Mustangs! Don’t wait – check your email and take 20 minutes to complete the survey today for the chance to win one of 25 $100 Cal Poly Bookstore gift cards!
Check your email for the link to the survey.
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