Mental Health Screening Tool
Based on DSM-5 Diagnostic Criteria
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
This screening tool is for educational purposes only and is NOT a diagnostic instrument. Only qualified mental health professionals can provide an accurate diagnosis. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please consult with a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or mental health counselor. If you are in crisis, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or seek immediate emergency care.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
ADHD is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity. Symptoms must be present before age 12 and occur in multiple settings.
1. Do you often fail to give close attention to details or make careless mistakes?
2. Do you have difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or activities?
3. Do you often fidget, tap hands or feet, or squirm in your seat?
4. Do you often feel restless or have difficulty remaining seated?
5. Do you often interrupt others or have difficulty waiting your turn?
Major Depressive Disorder
Major depression involves persistent sadness or loss of interest, along with other symptoms that impair daily functioning for at least two weeks.
1. Over the past two weeks, have you felt depressed, sad, or hopeless most of the day, nearly every day?
2. Have you experienced a loss of interest or pleasure in activities you usually enjoy?
3. Have you experienced significant changes in appetite or weight (increase or decrease)?
4. Have you had trouble sleeping (insomnia) or been sleeping too much (hypersomnia)?
5. Have you felt unusually tired or had a loss of energy nearly every day?
6. Have you felt worthless or experienced excessive guilt?
7. Have you had difficulty concentrating, thinking, or making decisions?
Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder involves distinct periods of elevated or irritable mood (mania/hypomania) and depression. These mood episodes significantly impact functioning.
1. Have you ever had a period of time when you felt extremely happy, energetic, or irritable for at least one week?
2. During these times, did you need much less sleep than usual and still feel energetic?
3. Did you talk more than usual or feel pressure to keep talking?
4. Did your thoughts race or did you have more ideas than usual?
5. Did you engage in risky behaviors or activities with potentially negative consequences?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
GAD involves excessive worry about various events or activities for at least six months, with difficulty controlling the worry.
1. Over the past six months, have you been excessively worried or anxious about multiple things most days?
2. Do you find it difficult to control your worrying?
3. Do you often feel restless, keyed up, or on edge?
4. Are you easily fatigued or experience muscle tension?
5. Do you have difficulty concentrating or does your mind go blank?
6. Do you experience sleep disturbances (trouble falling/staying asleep)?
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This tool does not replace professional evaluation. Seek help from qualified mental health professionals.