Table 1 Comparison of the number of respondents with ≥ 5 severe symptoms [≤ 2 rating (spectrum item) or ≥ 8 (problem items)] for sum scores and MHQ scores
From: MHQ: constructing an aggregate metric of population mental wellbeing
Sum score group | Percentage distribution of people with ≤ 2 rating (spectrum item) or ≥ 8 (problem items) ratings for ≥ 5 items, N = 140,828 | MHQ score group | Percentage distribution of people with ≤ 2 rating (spectrum item) or ≥ 8 (problem items) ratings for ≥ 5 items, N = 140,828 |
|---|---|---|---|
[47–109.7] | 1.3 | Distressed (<-50) | 13.0 |
[109.7–172.3] | 11.0 | Struggling (-50 to < 0) | 49.9 |
[172.3–235.0] | 37.8 | Enduring (0 to < 50) | 23.5 |
[235.0–297.7] | 41.8 | Managing (50 to < 100) | 12.5 |
[297.7–360.3] | 8.0 | Succeeding (100 to < 150) | 1.2 |
[360.3–423.0] | 0.1 | Thriving (≥ 150) | 0.0 |