Running Head: THE CAPABILITIES QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CONTEXT (CQ-CMH): A MEASURE INSPIRED BY THE CAPABILITIES APPROACH AND CONSTRUCTED THROUGH CONSUMER–RESEARCHER COLLABORATION

Appendix. The capabilities list constructed by the Steering Committeeofthree consumers and two researchers

Capability* / Definition
1. Life / Hope to live a life of normal length; have good life conditions.
2. Health (Physical and Mental) / Be aware of one’s physical and mental condition; havenecessary medical examinations autonomously and have control over health care, including medication; be active in the process of recovery; have a healthy and balanced diet; do not engage in risky behavior.
3. Bodily Integrity / Have no fear of being a victim of violence or sexual abuse; feel safe in public spaces and transport; feel safe athome; feel free to experience sexuality.
4. Senses, Imagination and Thought / Use one’ssenses, imagination, and thoughts constructively and productively in one’s life; increase one’seducation; develop one’sintellectual capacity; be informed and creative; cultivate one’s interests.
5. Emotions, Feelings, and affective Relationships / Have self-confidence and self-esteem; be empathetic and optimistic; be hopeful about the future; improve relationships with family and friends; be autonomous in relation to mental health services and professionals.
6. Practical Reason, Critical Reflection / Think critically about life situations; be able to make decisions and to seek solutions and resources to achieve personal goals; be independent in everyday tasks; make plans for the future; have decision making power over life; have more autonomy in the management of one’smedication.
7. Affiliation, Social and Community Interactions / Have respect and regard for oneself and for others; make non-discrimination and non-stigmatization a basis to create and enrich social and community relations; meet other people without serious mental illness and establish relations with them; have feelings of belonging to the community.
8. Other Species / Respect and enjoy the natural environment; take care of other species.
9. Play and Leisure / Have fun with colleagues and friends; enjoy recreational activities.
10. Control over one’s environment – material, resources, political and civic / Have control over one’s own resources;have equal opportunities and rights in the areas of education, housing, and employment (have opportunities for employment in the regular and competitive labor market); exercise civic and political rights; participate at anorganizational level (in mental health services); participate in issues related tomental health policy; be an active citizen.

* The differences (additions or changes) from Nussbaum’s original list of capabilities are in bold text