Prepared by Verasight

2026 SBM Omnibus Survey

Verasight conducted a free nationally-representative survey of 2,000 adults to answer questions suggested by attendees at the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Respondents were randomly assigned to one of two question modules. If you are planning on conducting a survey, contact us.

2,000 (1,000 per module) respondents
May 1, 2026May 4, 2026
64 questions across 2 modules

Key Takeaways

Module A

A.1

Physical Health Self-Rating

In general, would you say your physical health is:

(N = 1,000)
10%
30%
39%
18%
3%
ExcellentVery goodGoodFairPoor

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Excellent12%8%0%
Very good33%29%9%
Good37%41%37%
Fair16%19%54%
Poor2%4%0%
A.2

Mental Health Self-Rating

In general, would you say your mental health is:

(N = 1,000)
19%
30%
29%
18%
5%
ExcellentVery goodGoodFairPoor

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Excellent25%13%0%
Very good33%27%12%
Good25%32%19%
Fair13%22%52%
Poor4%6%17%
A.3

Time Outdoors Last Month

In the last month, how often on average have you spent time outdoors in nature?

(N = 1,000)
Everyday
26%
More than twice a week, but not every day
28%
Twice a week
13%
Once a week
9%
2-3 times
10%
Less often
11%
Never
3%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Everyday25%28%12%
More than twice a week, but not every day29%27%28%
Twice a week14%12%14%
Once a week9%9%0%
2-3 times9%10%22%
Less often11%12%9%
Never2%3%15%
A.4

Time Outdoors Last Week

In the last week, how much total time did you spend outdoors in nature?

(N = 1,000)
Less than 30 minutes
10%
30 minutes to less than an hour
15%
1 to less than 2 hours
23%
2 to 3 hours
20%
4 to 6 hours
14%
7 to 10 hours
12%
None
6%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Less than 30 minutes8%11%0%
30 minutes to less than an hour13%17%12%
1 to less than 2 hours22%25%18%
2 to 3 hours21%18%14%
4 to 6 hours15%14%9%
7 to 10 hours14%9%23%
None6%6%24%
A.5

Feeling Good In Nature

How well does the following statement describe you:

"I feel good when I spend time in nature."

(N = 1,000)
6%
37%
57%
Does not describe me wellSort of describes meDescribes me very well

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Does not describe me well6%7%7%
Sort of describes me41%33%34%
Describes me very well54%60%58%
A.6

Nature Access As American Identity

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"Having access to natural open spaces is part of being an American."

(N = 1,000)
40%
37%
20%
2%
1%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeither agree or disagreeDisagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly agree41%39%52%
Agree40%34%22%
Neither agree or disagree16%23%9%
Disagree2%2%0%
Strongly disagree1%2%18%
A.7

Following Nature Prescription

If a health professional recommended spending time in nature, would you follow through with spending time outside?

(N = 1,000)
52%
31%
14%
2%
2%
DefinitelyProbablyMaybeNoI don't know

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Definitely51%52%34%
Probably34%28%21%
Maybe11%16%45%
No2%2%0%
I don't know2%2%0%
A.8

Park Within 10-Minute Walk

Is there a park or public green space within a 10-minute walk from your home?

(N = 1,000)
74%
23%
3%
YesNoI don't know

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes77%71%91%
No20%26%9%
I don't know3%3%0%
A.9

Reasons For Spending Time In Nature

What are your main reasons for spending time in nature? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Mental well-being
73%
Physical health
63%
Recreation
50%
For my pets
27%
To attend events
18%
Social connection
18%
Family obligations
12%
None of the above / I do not spend time in nature
4%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Mental well-being69%76%71%
Physical health66%60%55%
Recreation57%43%29%
For my pets23%31%12%
To attend events17%19%23%
Social connection19%17%23%
Family obligations10%13%12%
None of the above / I do not spend time in nature3%5%16%
A.10

Greatest Influence On Health

Which of the following do you believe has the greatest impact on your overall health and well-being?

(N = 1,000)
Personal health behaviors (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep, substance use, stress management)
55%
Financial stability
13%
Access to healthcare
11%
Social relationships and support
10%
Physical environment (e.g., housing, neighborhood safety, etc.)
6%
Work or job conditions
3%
Other
2%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Personal health behaviors (e.g. diet, exercise, sleep, substance use, stress management)58%52%30%
Financial stability14%12%26%
Access to healthcare11%10%14%
Social relationships and support8%13%10%
Physical environment (e.g., housing, neighborhood safety, etc.)5%7%20%
Work or job conditions3%3%0%
Other1%4%0%
A.11

Regular Physical Activity

The following question is about regular physical activity:

Regular physical activity: Must be at least 150 minutes a week. Should be enough to make your heart beat faster and/or make you breathe harder. Like walking briskly, biking, swimming, soccer, and aerobics classes.

Do you do engage in regular physical activity as described above?

(N = 1,000)
No, and I do not intend to start regular physical activity in the next 6 months.
10%
No, but I intend to start regular physical activity in the next 6 months.
13%
No, but I intend to start regular physical activity in the next 30 days.
16%
Yes, I have been, but for less than 6 months.
17%
Yes, I have been for more than 6 months.
43%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
No, and I do not intend to start regular physical activity in the next 6 months.9%11%34%
No, but I intend to start regular physical activity in the next 6 months.11%15%12%
No, but I intend to start regular physical activity in the next 30 days.12%21%8%
Yes, I have been, but for less than 6 months.19%16%28%
Yes, I have been for more than 6 months.50%38%18%
A.12

Days Physically Active Past Week

During the past 7 days, on how many days were you physically active for at least 60 minutes per day?

(N = 1,000)
0 Days
17%
1 Day
7%
2 Days
14%
3 Days
16%
4 Days
12%
5 Days
13%
6 Days
6%
7 Days
15%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
0 Days12%21%38%
1 Day6%8%0%
2 Days14%13%43%
3 Days18%15%0%
4 Days13%11%9%
5 Days13%12%10%
6 Days9%4%0%
7 Days15%14%0%
A.13

Doctor-Recommended Strength Training

To lower your risk for certain diseases, during the last 12 months have you ever been told by a doctor or health professional to increase your muscle-strengthening exercise (e.g., resistance training, body weight exercise)?

(N = 1,000)
24%
71%
5%
YesNoI don't know

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes26%21%27%
No69%73%73%
I don't know5%6%0%
A.14

Healthy Eating Self-Rating

How would you rate your healthy eating behaviors on a scale of 1 - 5, with 1 being poor and 5 being great?

(N = 1,000)
5%
13%
45%
30%
7%
1- Poor2345- Great

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
1- Poor4%5%16%
212%13%43%
343%48%14%
433%28%27%
5- Great8%7%0%
A.15

Importance Of Support For Eating Changes

On a scale from 1 to 5, please rate the following statement:

When trying to change how I eat, support from others plays an important role.

(N = 1,000)
7%
11%
31%
38%
13%
1- Strongly disagree2- Disagree3- Neither agree nor disagree4- Agree5- Strongly agree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
1- Strongly disagree7%8%0%
2- Disagree13%10%0%
3- Neither agree nor disagree29%32%34%
4- Agree41%35%41%
5- Strongly agree10%15%25%
A.16

Food Noise Frequency

“Food Noise” is a term popularized in media and social media to describe things like “constantly thinking about food, even when not hungry,” or feeling like one’s life “revolves around food.”

How often do you experience “Food Noise”?

(N = 1,000)
17%
32%
33%
12%
6%
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Never20%14%22%
Rarely34%31%23%
Sometimes33%33%25%
Often10%13%21%
Always2%10%9%
A.17

Health Behaviors Attempted Past Year

At any time in the past 12 months, have you intentionally tried to: (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Lose weight
54%
Maintain your weight
30%
Not pay attention to your weight
21%
Gain weight
7%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Lose weight52%56%63%
Maintain your weight29%30%25%
Not pay attention to your weight21%20%53%
Gain weight8%6%18%
A.18

Genetics And Body Weight

Thinking about all of the things that influence a person's body weight - to what extent does a person's genetic makeup influence their weight?

(N = 1,000)
3%
11%
39%
29%
12%
7%
Not at allSlightlyModeratelyA lotExtremelyI'm not sure

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all2%3%0%
Slightly11%10%27%
Moderately42%37%25%
A lot30%28%9%
Extremely9%14%27%
I'm not sure5%7%12%
A.19

Nightmare Frequency

How often do you have nightmares (disturbing dreams that wake you up)?

(N = 1,000)
47%
36%
14%
3%
1%
0 nights per weekLess than one night per week1-3 nights per week4-6 nights per week7 nights per week

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
0 nights per week51%44%45%
Less than one night per week33%39%9%
1-3 nights per week12%15%30%
4-6 nights per week3%2%17%
7 nights per week1%0%0%
A.20

Disrupted Sleep And Cognition

In the days following a night of disrupted sleep, have you noticed a pattern where managing your blood sugar feels more difficult, and does that seem to overlap with moments where you feel more forgetful or less sharp?

(N = 1,000)
9%
27%
64%
Yes, definitely.Yes, sometimes.No, not really.

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes, definitely.8%10%10%
Yes, sometimes.24%30%39%
No, not really.69%60%51%
A.21

GLP-1 Medication Use

Have you been taking a GLP-1 medication (e.g., Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy)?

(N = 1,000)
Yes, in the past week
8%
Yes, in the past month
3%
Yes, in the past 12 months, but more than a month ago
6%
No, not in the past 12 months
83%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes, in the past week10%7%0%
Yes, in the past month3%4%0%
Yes, in the past 12 months, but more than a month ago6%6%0%
No, not in the past 12 months81%84%100%
A.22

Sleep Satisfaction

On average over the past month, how often are you satisfied with your sleep?

(N = 1,000)
5%
18%
41%
29%
7%
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlways

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Never4%6%9%
Rarely14%21%27%
Sometimes40%41%46%
Often33%26%0%
Always8%5%18%
A.23

Food Insecurity Experiences

Have you ever worried that your food would run out, or did the food you bought just not last and you didn't have money money to get more? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
No, never
62%
Yes, in the past year
13%
Yes, in the past month
10%
Yes, before the past year
9%
Yes, in the past week
8%
Prefer not to respond
2%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
No, never69%56%28%
Yes, in the past year12%12%37%
Yes, in the past month6%13%18%
Yes, before the past year8%9%17%
Yes, in the past week6%11%0%
Prefer not to respond2%2%0%
A.24

Past-Month Experiences

Select all that you have experienced in the past month. (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Eating less to change your weight/shape
31%
Loss of control over what or how much you eat
14%
Vomiting to change your weight/shape
3%
Using diuretics/laxatives to change your weight/shape
3%
I have not experienced any of these in the past month
59%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Eating less to change your weight/shape29%34%18%
Loss of control over what or how much you eat11%16%27%
Vomiting to change your weight/shape2%3%0%
Using diuretics/laxatives to change your weight/shape3%3%0%
I have not experienced any of these in the past month62%56%73%
A.25

Synthetic vs Natural Drug Preference

Imagine you have a medical condition and need to take a drug to treat it. You can choose between two options:

Option 1 is a SYNTHETIC drug made from ingredients NOT FOUND in nature. Studies have shown it to be effective in 85% of users and to have mild side effects on rare occasions and serious side effects in 0.5% of users.

Option 2 is a NATURAL drug made from ingredients FOUND in nature. Studies have shown it to be effective in 85% of users and to have mild side effects on rare occasions and serious side effects in 1.0% of users.

(N = 1,000)
I strongly prefer the synthetic drug (option 1)
7%
I slightly prefer the synthetic drug (option 1)
10%
I have no preference between the synthetic and natural drugs
25%
I slightly prefer the natural drug (option 2)
22%
I strongly prefer the natural drug (option 2)
36%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
I strongly prefer the synthetic drug (option 1)7%6%32%
I slightly prefer the synthetic drug (option 1)12%8%16%
I have no preference between the synthetic and natural drugs25%24%18%
I slightly prefer the natural drug (option 2)25%20%0%
I strongly prefer the natural drug (option 2)31%42%34%
A.26

Primary Care Mental Health Resources

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"I would like for my primary care office to have more resources to support both physical and mental health needs."

(N = 1,000)
26%
34%
34%
4%
2%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly agree18%33%32%
Agree35%34%34%
Neutral40%29%9%
Disagree6%3%7%
Strongly disagree2%1%18%
A.27

Health Coach Awareness

How well do you understand what a health coach does?

(N = 1,000)
17%
27%
31%
17%
8%
Not at allSlightlySomewhatMostlyCompletely

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all17%16%8%
Slightly27%26%75%
Somewhat33%31%0%
Mostly16%19%18%
Completely7%8%0%
A.28

Belief In Hidden Plots

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"I believe that many important events are produced by hidden and secretive plots."

(N = 1,000)
11%
17%
9%
33%
18%
7%
5%
Strongly disagreeDisagreeSomewhat disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat agreeAgreeStrongly agree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly disagree10%12%27%
Disagree18%16%30%
Somewhat disagree11%8%27%
Neither agree nor disagree33%34%0%
Somewhat agree19%17%0%
Agree6%8%9%
Strongly agree4%5%7%
A.29

Trust In Science

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"I trust science and scientists."

(N = 1,000)
4%
3%
7%
19%
26%
24%
18%
Strongly disagreeDisagreeSomewhat disagreeNeither agree nor disagreeSomewhat agreeAgreeStrongly agree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly disagree3%4%12%
Disagree3%2%0%
Somewhat disagree8%5%0%
Neither agree nor disagree16%22%18%
Somewhat agree27%26%0%
Agree25%24%9%
Strongly agree18%17%61%
A.30

Stress Biomarker Sample Willingness

If you were asked to provide a saliva or blood sample to assess your stress level for research, how likely would you be to agree?

(N = 1,000)
15%
43%
42%
Not at all likelySomewhat likelyVery likely

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all likely14%16%38%
Somewhat likely43%43%40%
Very likely43%42%22%
A.31

International Travel Past Year

Where have you traveled internationally in the past 12 months? (Select all of the above)

(N = 1,000)
North America
26%
Europe
8%
Central/South America
5%
Asia
3%
Africa
1%
Australia
1%
None of the above
66%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
North America32%19%49%
Europe10%6%19%
Central/South America6%4%10%
Asia5%2%0%
Africa2%0%0%
Australia1%1%0%
None of the above58%74%51%

Module B

B.1

Importance Of Multi-Cancer Detection Tests

How important is it for the healthcare system to offer noninvasive multi-cancer early detection tests (e.g., Galleri, Cologuard)?

(N = 1,000)
2%
23%
75%
Not at all importantSomewhat importantVery important

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all important3%2%0%
Somewhat important27%18%20%
Very important70%79%80%
B.2

Likelihood Of Multi-Cancer Test

How likely are you to complete a noninvasive multi-cancer early detection test (e.g., Galleri, Cologuard)?

(N = 1,000)
7%
7%
19%
28%
39%
Very unlikelySomewhat unlikelyNeutralSomewhat likelyVery likely

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Very unlikely8%6%0%
Somewhat unlikely5%8%20%
Neutral21%18%45%
Somewhat likely31%25%19%
Very likely35%43%16%
B.3

Trust In Multi-Cancer Test Results

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"I would trust the results of noninvasive multi-cancer early detection tests (e.g., Galleri, Cologuard) as much as a traditional cancer screening at my doctor's office."

(N = 1,000)
2%
10%
27%
41%
21%
Strongly disagreeSomewhat disagreeNeutralSomewhat agreeStrongly agree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly disagree2%2%0%
Somewhat disagree10%9%19%
Neutral27%26%16%
Somewhat agree42%39%65%
Strongly agree19%23%0%
B.4

Action On Multi-Cancer Test Results

How likely are you to take action based on the results of a noninvasive multi-cancer early detection tests (e.g., Galleri, Cologuard)?

(N = 1,000)
1%
3%
15%
29%
52%
Very unlikelySomewhat unlikelyNeutralSomewhat likelyVery likely

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Very unlikely1%2%0%
Somewhat unlikely3%3%0%
Neutral15%14%0%
Somewhat likely30%28%42%
Very likely51%53%58%
B.5

Cancer Care Financial Concern

If you or someone in your household needed cancer care, how concerned would you be about the financial impact on your household?

(N = 1,000)
3%
7%
16%
26%
47%
1%
Not at all concernedSlightly concernedModerately concernedVery concernedExtremely concernedOther

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all concerned4%3%0%
Slightly concerned8%5%22%
Moderately concerned19%13%0%
Very concerned25%26%59%
Extremely concerned43%51%19%
Other1%2%0%
B.6

Breast Cancer Surgery History

Have you ever had any of the following surgeries for breast cancer? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Lumpectomy
3%
Mastectomy and reconstruction with implants
1%
Mastectomy and reconstruction with my own tissue (e.g., DIEP flap)
1%
Mastectomy with no reconstruction (e.g., flat closure)
1%
Mastectomy with goldilocks reconstruction
1%
I have not had surgery for breast cancer
95%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Lumpectomy0%5%0%
Mastectomy and reconstruction with implants0%3%0%
Mastectomy and reconstruction with my own tissue (e.g., DIEP flap)0%2%0%
Mastectomy with no reconstruction (e.g., flat closure)0%2%0%
Mastectomy with goldilocks reconstruction0%1%0%
I have not had surgery for breast cancer100%90%100%
B.7

CGM Data Sharing Willingness

Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are small wearable devices that track blood sugar levels in real time and send data to a smartphone or other device. They are available for people with diabetes as well as for general health and wellness. If you were using one, who (if anyone) would you be willing to share your CGM data with? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
A doctor or healthcare provider
76%
A family member or close friend
47%
A health or wellness coach
23%
My health insurance company
20%
An AI-powered health or nutrition app or program
17%
I would not use a CGM
11%
No one - I would keep this data entirely private
6%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
A doctor or healthcare provider78%74%100%
A family member or close friend47%46%81%
A health or wellness coach22%23%36%
My health insurance company20%19%22%
An AI-powered health or nutrition app or program18%17%0%
I would not use a CGM13%10%0%
No one - I would keep this data entirely private4%8%0%
B.8

Tasks Trusted Only To Humans

For which of these tasks would you only trust a human healthcare provider versus an AI agent? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Adjusting your medicines
63%
Addressing your concerns about your medicines
58%
Emotional support
55%
Telling you whether your medicine is necessary
53%
Interpreting your lab data, medication or health record information
51%
Providing dietary advice
32%
Other
5%
None of the above
13%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Adjusting your medicines59%66%100%
Addressing your concerns about your medicines56%58%84%
Emotional support54%55%100%
Telling you whether your medicine is necessary51%55%62%
Interpreting your lab data, medication or health record information52%50%84%
Providing dietary advice32%31%62%
Other5%4%20%
None of the above14%13%0%
B.9

Health Uses Of AI Tools

In the past 3 months, what have you used AI-based tools (e.g., ChatGPT) for related to your health? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Understanding a health condition, symptom, or diagnosis
27%
Learning about medications or treatments
20%
Diet, nutrition, or meal planning
15%
Physical activity or lifestyle improvement
13%
Preparing for or following up on a medical visit
12%
Mental health or emotional support
10%
Other
4%
None of the above
56%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Understanding a health condition, symptom, or diagnosis26%28%16%
Learning about medications or treatments18%22%16%
Diet, nutrition, or meal planning15%16%16%
Physical activity or lifestyle improvement12%13%16%
Preparing for or following up on a medical visit9%14%0%
Mental health or emotional support9%12%0%
Other3%4%19%
None of the above58%53%65%
B.10

Most Critical Digital Health Function

Which of the following digital health functions do you believe is most critical for effectively managing your chronic conditions?

(N = 1,000)
Educational resource library
10%
Emotional support
10%
Automated medication management
8%
Remote vital sign monitoring
8%
Personalized lifestyle coaching
8%
Peer support network
4%
Other
8%
I do not have any chronic conditions
45%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Educational resource library9%11%0%
Emotional support7%12%0%
Automated medication management8%7%43%
Remote vital sign monitoring8%9%0%
Personalized lifestyle coaching7%8%16%
Peer support network3%4%0%
Other8%7%19%
I do not have any chronic conditions49%42%22%
B.11

Diabetes Information Sources

Which of the following resources do you use to learn about diabetes and diabetes management? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Healthcare providers (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist)
44%
A peer/someone else living with diabetes
18%
Family Member
18%
Social Media
12%
AI (e.g., chatgpt)
10%
The community (e.g., faith-based programs)
5%
None of the above / I don't learn about diabetes/diabetes management
41%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Healthcare providers (e.g., physician, nurse, pharmacist)46%42%20%
A peer/someone else living with diabetes18%18%42%
Family Member17%19%0%
Social Media14%10%20%
AI (e.g., chatgpt)10%10%0%
The community (e.g., faith-based programs)4%5%0%
None of the above / I don't learn about diabetes/diabetes management40%41%58%
B.12

Mental Health Disclosure To AI

Have you ever disclosed your mental health concerns to any AI tools, such as ChatGPT?

(N = 1,000)
16%
84%
YesNo

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes13%18%20%
No87%82%80%
B.13

LLM Consciousness Belief

Do you believe large language models (i.e., ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) have any level of consciousness or sentience?

(N = 1,000)
Not currently, but it may be possible in the future.
29%
No, and I don't believe it will ever be possible.
36%
Yes, I believe they currently have some level of consciousness or sentience.
15%
I don't know.
19%
Prefer not to answer
2%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not currently, but it may be possible in the future.34%24%22%
No, and I don't believe it will ever be possible.34%37%78%
Yes, I believe they currently have some level of consciousness or sentience.15%16%0%
I don't know.16%22%0%
Prefer not to answer2%2%0%
B.14

Mental Health Tools With Chronic Illness

Which of the following tools have you used to manage your mental health while living with chronic illness or caring for someone with a chronic illness? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Self-care or lifestyle strategies (e.x. sleep, diet, exercise)
30%
Support from family or friends
23%
Therapy with a mental health professional in-person or online
21%
Mental health tools (e.x. meditation, journaling, affirmations
19%
Digital apps, websites, programs
13%
Other
2%
None of the above
15%
I do not have a chronic illness / I do not care for someone with a chronic illness
36%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Self-care or lifestyle strategies (e.x. sleep, diet, exercise)26%34%42%
Support from family or friends19%27%42%
Therapy with a mental health professional in-person or online18%24%23%
Mental health tools (e.x. meditation, journaling, affirmations13%24%42%
Digital apps, websites, programs12%15%0%
Other1%2%0%
None of the above15%14%0%
I do not have a chronic illness / I do not care for someone with a chronic illness40%32%58%
B.15

First Provider For Mental Health

Who is the first healthcare professional that you will go to for concerns regarding mental health?

(N = 1,000)
47%
36%
2%
4%
12%
Primary Care ProviderTherapistSocial WorkerOtherNone of the above

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Primary Care Provider47%47%22%
Therapist34%37%78%
Social Worker2%2%0%
Other3%4%0%
None of the above14%9%0%
B.16

Higher Expectations Of Self

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"People like me are expected to handle much more than others."

(N = 1,000)
3%
9%
7%
24%
24%
22%
9%
Strongly disagreeDisagreeSlightly disagreeSlightly agreeAgreeStrongly agreeNone of the above

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly disagree2%4%38%
Disagree9%8%0%
Slightly disagree6%8%0%
Slightly agree25%24%23%
Agree24%25%39%
Strongly agree22%22%0%
None of the above12%7%0%
B.17

Daily Stress Level

Thinking about the amount of stress in your life, would you say that most days are…

(N = 1,000)
9%
22%
40%
20%
10%
Not at all stressfulNot very stressfulA bit stressfulQuite a bit stressfulExtremely stressful

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all stressful12%6%0%
Not very stressful26%17%42%
A bit stressful39%41%39%
Quite a bit stressful15%25%19%
Extremely stressful8%11%0%
B.18

Social Comparison Patterns

When comparing yourself to others, which of the following happens for you most often?

Some of the response options seem similar, but that is on purpose. Please read carefully.

(N = 1,000)
I compare myself to people doing better than me, and I feel inspired, happy, or confident afterward.
36%
I compare myself to people doing better than me, and I feel disappointed, anxious, or frustrated afterward.
33%
I compare myself to people doing worse than me, and I feel relieved, satisfied, or confident afterward.
23%
I compare myself to people doing worse than me, and I feel discouraged, anxious, or frustrated afterward.
8%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
I compare myself to people doing better than me, and I feel inspired, happy, or confident afterward.40%32%0%
I compare myself to people doing better than me, and I feel disappointed, anxious, or frustrated afterward.26%40%59%
I compare myself to people doing worse than me, and I feel relieved, satisfied, or confident afterward.27%18%41%
I compare myself to people doing worse than me, and I feel discouraged, anxious, or frustrated afterward.6%10%0%
B.19

Harmful Content On Short Video

How frequently do you come across unwanted or emotionally harmful material when you are scrolling on short-form video platforms (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, etc.)?

(N = 1,000)
Always / Every time I scroll
6%
Frequently / Most times I scroll
14%
Sometimes / Occasionally when I scroll
32%
Rarely / Infrequently when I scroll
25%
Never
12%
I don't use short-form video platforms
11%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Always / Every time I scroll5%7%0%
Frequently / Most times I scroll15%13%22%
Sometimes / Occasionally when I scroll30%34%39%
Rarely / Infrequently when I scroll26%24%39%
Never12%13%0%
I don't use short-form video platforms12%10%0%
B.20

Cannabis Product Use

Which of the following cannabis/marijuana products have you used in the past 30 days? (Select all that apply)

(N = 1,000)
Edibles
14%
Joints (using rolling papers)
11%
Vaporizer (e.g., Volcano, Vape pen)
10%
Blunts (cigar or little cigar sized, with or without tobacco)
7%
Pipe (hand pipe) or Bong (water pipe)
7%
Concentrates (e.g., Oil, Wax, Shatter, Butane Hash Oil, Dabs, Tinctures)
4%
Other (e.g., Hookah, Delta-8)
1%
I have not used cannabis/marijuana in the last 30 days
73%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Edibles12%15%16%
Joints (using rolling papers)11%10%78%
Vaporizer (e.g., Volcano, Vape pen)10%10%23%
Blunts (cigar or little cigar sized, with or without tobacco)7%7%0%
Pipe (hand pipe) or Bong (water pipe)7%7%0%
Concentrates (e.g., Oil, Wax, Shatter, Butane Hash Oil, Dabs, Tinctures)4%4%0%
Other (e.g., Hookah, Delta-8)1%1%0%
I have not used cannabis/marijuana in the last 30 days73%73%22%
B.21

Alcohol's Influence On Intimacy

How much do you think alcohol influence your sexual experiences, emotions, and feelings of intimacy with your partner?

(N = 1,000)
36%
16%
14%
11%
4%
19%
Not at allA little influenceModerate influenceHigh influencePrefer not to respondI do not have a partner

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Not at all40%34%0%
A little influence16%15%19%
Moderate influence17%11%16%
High influence10%12%0%
Prefer not to respond3%5%0%
I do not have a partner14%23%65%
B.22

Psychedelic Use Consideration

Are you considering taking a psychedelic in the upcoming year? Psychedelics are compounds like psilocybin (magic mushrooms), MDMA (molly, ecstasy), LSD (acid), but do NOT include cannabis.

(N = 1,000)
Yes
7%
No
74%
I'm curious, but not sure
11%
I don't know or have not thought about it
8%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes10%5%16%
No70%77%45%
I'm curious, but not sure12%9%39%
I don't know or have not thought about it8%9%0%
B.23

Psychedelic Legalization Support

Do you believe psychedelics should be legal for recreational or non-medical purposes?

(N = 1,000)
31%
45%
24%
YesNo (medical purposes only)No (not legal in any case)

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes37%24%55%
No (medical purposes only)44%45%45%
No (not legal in any case)18%30%0%
B.24

Psychoanalysis As Pseudoscience

Do you think psychoanalysis is psuedo-science?

(N = 1,000)
12%
32%
56%
YesNoDon't know enough about it

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Yes11%12%19%
No34%30%39%
Don't know enough about it54%58%42%
B.25

Anti-Vaping Messaging Helpfulness

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"I find the existing anti-vaping messaging and resources encouraging and helpful."

(N = 1,000)
11%
26%
44%
11%
8%
Strongly agreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly disagree

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly agree9%12%0%
Agree27%24%35%
Neutral44%45%45%
Disagree10%12%20%
Strongly disagree9%7%0%
B.26

Oral Nicotine Product Harm

Please rate how harmful you believe oral nicotine products (e.g., nicotine pouches such as ZYN, on!, VELO, etc.) are for the average adult.

(N = 1,000)
Extremely harmful
31%
Very harmful
23%
Moderately harmful
20%
A little harmful
11%
Not at all harmful
3%
Unsure / I have not heard of these products
12%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Extremely harmful26%35%22%
Very harmful24%23%19%
Moderately harmful23%17%59%
A little harmful14%8%0%
Not at all harmful4%2%0%
Unsure / I have not heard of these products9%14%0%
B.27

Substance Use Personal Impact

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"Substance use has affected me, my family and friends, and/or my community."

(N = 1,000)
23%
33%
15%
12%
17%
Strongly agreeAgreeDisagreeStrongly disagreeNone of the above

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Strongly agree18%27%58%
Agree34%34%20%
Disagree18%12%0%
Strongly disagree13%10%0%
None of the above17%17%22%
B.28

State vs Federal Lawmaker Impact

Compared to federal lawmakers, how much impact do you think state lawmakers have on public health outcomes?

(N = 1,000)
Federal lawmakers have much more impact
11%
Federal lawmakers have somewhat more impact
23%
About equal impact
46%
State lawmakers have somewhat more impact
14%
State lawmakers have much more impact
5%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Federal lawmakers have much more impact11%11%0%
Federal lawmakers have somewhat more impact26%20%0%
About equal impact44%49%22%
State lawmakers have somewhat more impact13%15%78%
State lawmakers have much more impact6%5%0%
B.29

Embarrassment About Food

To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statement:

"In the last 12 months, (I/we) felt embarrassed by the food (I/we) eat."

(N = 1,000)
48%
22%
18%
6%
3%
3%
NeverRarelySometimesOftenAlwaysDon't know

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Never54%43%45%
Rarely23%21%19%
Sometimes15%21%36%
Often4%8%0%
Always1%4%0%
Don't know3%2%0%
B.30

Mobile Health App Interest

On a scale from 1 to 5, how interested would you be in using a mobile health app to improve your food choices?

(N = 1,000)
24%
23%
26%
16%
11%
1- Not at all interested2- Slightly interested3- Somewhat interested4- Moderately interested5- Extremely interested

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
1- Not at all interested27%21%45%
2- Slightly interested23%23%55%
3- Somewhat interested26%27%0%
4- Moderately interested17%15%0%
5- Extremely interested8%14%0%
B.31

Acceptable Food Tracking Frequency

How many times per day would it be acceptable to track your food and drink through images?

(N = 1,000)
32%
16%
31%
5%
16%
Zero, not acceptable at allOnce per day2 to 3 times a day4 to 5 times a dayEvery time I eat or drink

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Zero, not acceptable at all35%28%41%
Once per day17%14%39%
2 to 3 times a day27%35%20%
4 to 5 times a day5%5%0%
Every time I eat or drink15%17%0%
B.32

Max Pay For AI Nutrition Chatbot

What is the maximum you would pay monthly for an artificial intelligence (AI) nutrition chatbot developed by researchers?

(N = 1,000)
76%
10%
8%
4%
2%
0%
$0 / I would not pay for thisUp to $5$5 to $10$10 to $20$20 to $30More than $30

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
$0 / I would not pay for this76%75%100%
Up to $510%10%0%
$5 to $107%9%0%
$10 to $206%3%0%
$20 to $301%2%0%
More than $300%1%0%
B.33

Bar Trivia Topic Preference

If attending a bar trivia event, roughly what proportion of the questions would you like to be academically focused (i.e., science, history, literature) as opposed to pop culture focused (i.e., movies, music)?

(N = 1,000)
Less than 20%
10%
Between 20 and 40%
17%
Between 40 and 60%
29%
Between 60 and 80%
15%
Greater than 80%
8%
Other (I am not interested in trivia events)
21%

Demographic Crosstabs

ResponseMaleFemaleOther
Less than 20%7%13%0%
Between 20 and 40%17%18%23%
Between 40 and 60%28%29%41%
Between 60 and 80%19%11%20%
Greater than 80%10%6%0%
Other (I am not interested in trivia events)18%23%16%

Survey Details

📋 2,000 US adults (1,000 per module) 📅 May 1 - May 4, 2026

Verasight collected data for this project from May 1 - May 4, 2026. The sample consists of 2,000 United States adults. All questions were submitted by attendees of the 2026 Annual Meeting of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). Respondents were randomly assigned to one of two modules (N = 1,000 per module), each containing an approximately equal subset of the survey questions.

The sampling criteria for this survey were:

  1. US adult (age 18+)

The selection criteria for the final sample were:

  1. Passed all data quality assurance checks, outlined below

The data in each module are weighted to match the March 2026 Current Population Survey on age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, and metropolitan status, as well as to a running three-year average of partisanship distributions from the Pew Research Center NPORS benchmarking surveys, and population benchmarks of 2024 presidential vote. The margin of sampling error, which accounts for the design effect and is calculated using the classical random sampling formula, is +/- 3.2% for Module A, and +/- 3.3% for Module B.

All respondents were recruited via email from the Verasight Community, which is composed of individuals recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting. All Verasight community members are verified via multi-step authentication, including providing an SMS response from a mobile phone registered with a major U.S. carrier (e.g., no VOIP or internet phones) as well as within-survey technology, including verifying the absence of non-human responses with technologies such as Google reCAPTCHA v3. Those who exhibit low-quality response behaviors over time, such as straight-lining or speeding, are also removed and prohibited from further participation in the community. Verasight Community members receive points for taking surveys that can be redeemed for Venmo or PayPal payments, gift cards, or charitable donations. Respondents are never routed from one survey to another and receive compensation for every invited survey, so there is never an incentive to respond strategically to survey qualification screener questions.

To further ensure data quality, the Verasight data team implements a number of post-data collection quality assurance procedures, including confirming that all responses correspond with U.S. IP addresses, confirming no duplicate respondents, verifying the absence of non-human responses, and removing any respondents who failed in-survey attention and/or straight-lining checks. Respondents that completed the survey in less than 30% of the median completion time were removed.

Unmeasured error in this or any other survey may exist. Verasight is a member of the American Association for Public Opinion Research Transparency Initiative.