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Free, evidence-based clinical screening tools

Validated questionnaires for depression, anxiety, ADHD, postnatal mood, trauma, sleep and alcohol use. Instant scoring, clinical interpretation, and downloadable PDF reports and blank forms. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is stored.

Mood & Depression

PHQ-9

Patient Health Questionnaire-9

The most widely used depression screener. Nine DSM-aligned items scored 0–27 with severity tiers and a suicidal-ideation safety item.

Time
~2 min
Items
9
Score
0–27
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Anxiety

GAD-7

Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7

Seven-item anxiety screener scored 0–21. A score of 10 or more is the usual cut-point for probable generalized anxiety disorder.

Time
~2 min
Items
7
Score
0–21
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ADHD & Neurodiversity

ASRS v1.1

Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale — Part A Screener

The WHO six-question Part A screener for adult ADHD. Uses threshold scoring: four or more shaded responses indicate symptoms highly consistent with ADHD.

Time
~2 min
Items
6
Score
0–6 marks
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Maternal/Postnatal

EPDS

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Ten-item screener for depression in pregnancy and after birth, scored 0–30. Item 10 checks for thoughts of self-harm.

Time
~3 min
Items
10
Score
0–30
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Mood & Depression

PHQ-2

Patient Health Questionnaire-2

Ultra-brief 2-item depression screener (the first two PHQ-9 items), scored 0–6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen and should be followed by the full PHQ-9.

Time
~1 min
Items
2
Score
0–6
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Anxiety

GAD-2

Generalized Anxiety Disorder-2

Ultra-brief 2-item anxiety screener (the first two GAD-7 items), scored 0–6. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen and should be followed by the full GAD-7.

Time
~1 min
Items
2
Score
0–6
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Stress & Wellbeing

WHO-5

WHO-5 Well-Being Index

Five-item well-being index from the World Health Organization, scored 0–25. Higher is better; a score of 12 or below suggests poor well-being and warrants depression screening.

Time
~1 min
Items
5
Score
0–25
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Stress & Wellbeing

K10

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale

Ten-item measure of non-specific psychological distress, scored 10–50. Widely used in population surveys and primary care to flag likely anxiety or depressive disorders.

Time
~3 min
Items
10
Score
10–50
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Stress & Wellbeing

PSS-10

Perceived Stress Scale

Ten-item measure of how unpredictable, uncontrollable and overloaded life feels, scored 0–40. The most widely used psychological instrument for measuring perceived stress.

Time
~2 min
Items
10
Score
0–40
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Mood & Depression

MDQ

Mood Disorder Questionnaire

Thirteen yes/no questions screening for a lifetime history of manic or hypomanic symptoms. Seven or more 'yes' answers is a positive screen for possible bipolar spectrum disorder.

Time
~3 min
Items
13
Score
0–13
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Anxiety

OCI-R

Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory — Revised

Eighteen-item self-report measure of obsessive-compulsive symptoms, scored 0–72. A score of 21 or more suggests likely OCD and warrants further assessment.

Time
~4 min
Items
18
Score
0–72
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Anxiety

SPIN

Social Phobia Inventory

Seventeen-item measure of social anxiety symptoms, scored 0–68. A score of 19 or more suggests likely social anxiety disorder.

Time
~4 min
Items
17
Score
0–68
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Anxiety

Mini-SPIN

Mini Social Phobia Inventory

Three-item ultra-brief social anxiety screener (from the SPIN), scored 0–12. A score of 6 or more is a positive screen.

Time
~1 min
Items
3
Score
0–12
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Eating Disorders

SCOFF

SCOFF Questionnaire

Five yes/no questions screening for possible eating disorders. Two or more 'yes' answers is a positive screen for anorexia or bulimia nervosa.

Time
~1 min
Items
5
Score
0–5
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Eating Disorders

EAT-26

Eating Attitudes Test

Twenty-six-item measure of eating-disorder attitudes and behaviours, scored 0–78. A score of 20 or more indicates a high level of concern and warrants professional assessment.

Time
~5 min
Items
26
Score
0–78
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Older Adults

GDS-15

Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)

Fifteen yes/no questions screening for depression in older adults, scored 0–15. Scores of 5 or more suggest possible depression and warrant further assessment.

Time
~3 min
Items
15
Score
0–15
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Substance Use

CAGE

CAGE Alcohol Questionnaire

Four yes/no questions screening for lifetime alcohol problems. Two or more 'yes' answers is a positive screen and is clinically significant.

Time
~1 min
Items
4
Score
0–4
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Substance Use

DAST-10

Drug Abuse Screening Test

Ten yes/no questions about drug use (excluding alcohol and prescribed medicines taken as directed) in the past 12 months, scored 0–10.

Time
~2 min
Items
10
Score
0–10
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Mood & Depression

PHQ-15

Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (Somatic Symptoms)

Fifteen-item measure of somatic (physical) symptom severity, scored 0–30. Helps quantify physical symptoms that often accompany depression and anxiety.

Time
~3 min
Items
15
Score
0–30
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Trauma & PTSD

PC-PTSD-5

Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5

Five yes/no questions screening for PTSD in primary care, scored 0–5. A score of 3 or more is a positive screen and should be followed by a fuller assessment such as the PCL-5.

Time
~1 min
Items
5
Score
0–5
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ADHD & Neurodiversity

Vanderbilt

NICHQ Vanderbilt ADHD Rating Scale (Parent/Teacher)

Core 18 DSM ADHD symptom items used by parents and teachers to assess children aged 6–12, plus performance ratings.

Time
~10 min
Items
18
Score
Symptom counts
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Trauma & PTSD

PCL-5

PTSD Checklist for DSM-5

20-item self-report measure of the DSM-5 symptoms of PTSD, scored 0–80. A total of 31–33 is a commonly used provisional cut-point.

Time
~7 min
Items
20
Score
0–80
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Sleep & Habits

AUDIT-C

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test — Consumption

Three-question alcohol screen derived from the WHO AUDIT, scored 0–12. Positive at ≥4 for men and ≥3 for women.

Time
~1 min
Items
3
Score
0–12
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Sleep & Habits

ISI

Insomnia Severity Index

Seven-item measure of the nature, severity and impact of insomnia over the past two weeks, scored 0–28.

Time
~2 min
Items
7
Score
0–28
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Clinical standards

Every tool follows its published scoring rules and cut-offs, with citations to the original validation studies (Kroenke, Spitzer & Williams; Kessler & the WHO; Cox, Holden & Sagovsky; Weathers et al.; Morin et al.; Bush et al.).

Disclaimer: screening tools identify people who may benefit from further assessment. They do not confirm a diagnosis. Learn about scoring and validity.