Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults with Likely Serious Psychological Distress
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults who have likely had serious psychological distress in the last year based on the Kessler 6 scale.
Why is this important?
The Kessler 6 Scale (K6), developed with support from the National Center for Health Statistics, asks about six manifestations of nonspecific psychological distress. Respondents were asked how often over the past year they felt nervous, hopeless, restless or fidgety, worthless, as though everything was an effort, or so sad that nothing could cheer them up. Psychological distress can affect all aspects of our lives. It is important to recognize and address potential psychological issues before they become critical.
| City/Place | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 19 City/Place values. The lowest value is 11.7%, and the highest value is 26%.
Half of the values are between 17.4% and 18.8%.
The middle (median) value is 18.1%.
Data Sources
- California Health Interview Survey
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Counties, States - California Health Interview Survey, Neighborhood Edition
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Data source for Cities/Places, Zip Codes
Note: Data for this indicator was obtained from multiple sources. Please interpret with caution as methodology may differ.
Filed under: Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders, Health Status, Adults