THIS DATA COLLECTION PROVIDES NIMH,
THE STATES, AND THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD WITH GENERAL PURPOSE
STATISTICS ON THE SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC, CLINICAL AND SERVICE
CHARACTERISTICS OF PERSONS RECEIVING MENTAL HEALT CARE IN
INPATIENT, OUTPATIENT, AND PARTIAL CARE PROGRAMS. THIS DATA WILL BE
COLLECTED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS FROM A SCIENTIFIC SAMPLE OF
CLIENTS/PATIENTS SERVED.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.