Screening Tools
13 free self-rated mental health screening tools
Answer each item honestly to calculate a symptom score and receive general interpretation. These tools are for awareness and early guidance only. They do not replace diagnosis by a psychiatrist or qualified mental health professional.
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Each tool has its own dedicated page with a focused questionnaire.
Do I have depression?
Depression Symptom Screening
A 21-domain depression symptom check based on common BDI-style areas such as mood, sleep, appetite, energy, concentration and self-critical thoughts.
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Am I too sleepy during the day?
Daytime Sleepiness Screening
A sleepiness check using common Epworth-style daily situations to estimate the chance of dozing during routine activities.
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Do I have anxiety?
Anxiety Severity Screening
A HAM-A style anxiety severity check across 14 clinician-rated symptom groups. Self-ratings can guide discussion, but HAM-A is best interpreted by a clinician.
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Do I have social anxiety?
Social Anxiety Screening
A SPIN-style social anxiety check covering fear of judgment, avoidance of social situations and physical discomfort such as blushing or trembling around others.
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Do I have OCD?
OCD Symptom Screening
An OCI-R-style check across washing, checking, ordering, obsessing, hoarding and mental rituals — the core symptom domains of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.
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Do I have PTSD?
PTSD Symptom Screening
A PCL-5-style check across intrusive memories, avoidance, negative changes in mood or thinking, and hyperarousal following a stressful or traumatic event.
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Do I have bipolar disorder?
Bipolar Mood Screening
An MDQ-style checklist of elevated-mood (hypomanic/manic) experiences — energy, sleep need, talkativeness, racing thoughts and risk-taking — to discuss alongside any depressive episodes.
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Do I have ADHD?
Adult ADHD Screening
An ASRS-style check across inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms in daily adult life — organization, follow-through, restlessness and impulsivity.
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Do I have a drinking problem?
Alcohol Use Screening
An AUDIT-style check covering drinking frequency and quantity, signs of dependence, and alcohol-related harm — used worldwide as a first-step alcohol use screening tool.
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Do I have insomnia?
Insomnia Severity Screening
An ISI-style check covering difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, and how much sleep problems affect your daytime life and worry.
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Do I have panic disorder?
Panic Disorder Screening
A PDSS-style check covering panic attack frequency, distress, anticipatory worry about future attacks, and avoidance — the core features of Panic Disorder.
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Do I have an eating disorder?
Eating Disorder Screening
A short 5-question SCOFF-style screen covering control over eating, weight loss, body image and how much food dominates your thinking.
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Do I have postpartum depression?
Postpartum Depression Screening
An EPDS-style check for mood, anxiety and enjoyment during pregnancy or the months after childbirth, including a safety item on thoughts of self-harm.
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Depression Symptom Screening
A 21-domain depression symptom check based on common BDI-style areas such as mood, sleep, appetite, energy, concentration and self-critical thoughts.
This public web version uses symptom domains and severity scoring rather than reproducing proprietary questionnaire wording.
Result
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1. Sadness or low mood
2. Pessimism or hopeless expectations
3. Feeling like a failure
4. Loss of pleasure
5. Guilty feelings
6. Feeling punished
7. Self-dislike or low confidence
8. Self-critical thoughts
9. Thoughts of self-harm or suicide
Any score above 0 needs urgent discussion with a trusted person or clinician. If there is immediate danger, seek emergency help now.
10. Crying more than usual
11. Agitation or restlessness
12. Loss of interest in people or activities
13. Difficulty making decisions
14. Worthlessness
15. Loss of energy
16. Change in sleeping pattern
17. Irritability
18. Change in appetite
19. Concentration difficulty
20. Tiredness or fatigue
21. Reduced interest in sex
Interpretation: Minimal depressive symptoms
Monitor symptoms, sleep, stress and functioning. Consider consultation if symptoms persist or cause concern. Screening results are not a diagnosis. A clinical interview is needed to understand causes, severity, safety, medical factors and the best treatment plan.