Free Self-Rated Screening
Do I have an eating disorder?
A short 5-question SCOFF-style screen covering control over eating, weight loss, body image and how much food dominates your thinking. Answer each item honestly to get a score and general interpretation — this is for awareness only and doesn't replace a psychiatric assessment.
This public web version follows the structure of the widely used SCOFF questionnaire. In the original validated tool, 2 or more 'yes' answers suggest a possible eating disorder and warrant further assessment.
Result
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1. Do you make yourself sick because you feel uncomfortably full?
2. Do you worry you have lost control over how much you eat?
3. Have you recently lost more than about 6 kg in a 3-month period?
4. Do you believe yourself to be fat when others say you are too thin?
5. Would you say food dominates your life?
Interpretation: Lower likelihood of an eating disorder
Continue to monitor your relationship with food and body image, especially during stressful periods. Screening results are not a diagnosis. A clinical interview is needed to understand causes, severity, safety, medical factors and the best treatment plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this eating disorder screening test?
This is a free, self-rated screening tool for awareness purposes only. This public web version follows the structure of the widely used SCOFF questionnaire. In the original validated tool, 2 or more 'yes' answers suggest a possible eating disorder and warrant further assessment. It cannot replace a full psychiatric assessment.
Is this test a diagnosis?
No. A screening score only suggests whether further discussion with a psychiatrist is worthwhile. Diagnosis requires a full clinical interview considering your history, other conditions and functioning.
What should I do if my score suggests significant symptoms?
Contact Dr. Kushal Kharel for a full psychiatric consultation, in person in Kathmandu or online. If there is any immediate safety risk, seek emergency care right away.
Is this screening test free and confidential?
Yes. This screening tool is free to use, and your answers stay in your browser — nothing is sent to a server or stored.
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