Free Mental Health Screening Tools — ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and More
Professional Mental Health Screening Tools
Take the first step toward better mental health with our comprehensive, evidence-based screening assessments. Clinically validated tools to help you understand your mental health.
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Complete Professional Assessments
Complete ADHD Assessment
Full 18-question ASRS screening
Complete Depression Screening
Full PHQ-9 with crisis detection
Complete Anxiety Assessment
Full GAD-7 anxiety screening
Bipolar Disorder Assessment
Bipolar mood self-reflection (educational)
PTSD Screening
PCL-5 trauma assessment
OCD Assessment
Obsessive-compulsive screening (OCI-R)
Autism Spectrum Assessment
AQ-10 autism traits screening
Eating Disorder Screening
SCOFF eating disorder assessment
Substance Use Screening
Drug use screening (DAST-10)
Sleep Disorder Assessment
Sleep disturbance screening (PROMIS)
Panic Symptoms Self-Checklist
Educational checklist based on DSM-5 panic-attack criteria
Social Anxiety Assessment
Social anxiety screening (PROMIS)
Stress Level Assessment
PSS-10 perceived stress scale
Anger Management Assessment
Anger self-assessment (educational)
Postpartum Depression
EPDS for new mothers
Personality Disorder Screening
Educational personality self-reflection (not a diagnostic test)
Borderline Personality
Educational borderline self-reflection (not a diagnostic test)
Psychosis-Risk Self-Reflection
Educational reflection based on DSM-5 psychosis-risk descriptions
Quick Interactive Demos
ADHD Assessment (ASRS-18)
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale. How often do you have trouble with the following:
Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 for depression symptoms. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Anxiety Assessment (GAD-7)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 assessment. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Mood Elevation (Mania / Hypomania) Self-Reflection
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) description of manic and hypomanic episodes — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about your most extreme high-energy period as you answer.
PTSD Screening (PCL-5)
PTSD Checklist for DSM-5. In the past month, how much were you bothered by:
OCD Screening (OCI-R)
The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory–Revised (OCI-R; Foa et al., 2002) is a free, validated 18-item self-report. The statements below describe experiences that some people have. For each one, choose how much it has distressed or bothered you during the past month.
Autism Spectrum Assessment (AQ-10)
Autism Spectrum Quotient - 10 item screening. For each question, select the response that best describes you.
Eating Disorder Screening (SCOFF)
SCOFF questionnaire for eating disorder risk. Answer yes or no to each question.
Alcohol Use Screening (AUDIT)
WHO Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test - Screen for hazardous or harmful alcohol use
Drug Use Screening (DAST-10)
Drug Abuse Screening Test - Screen for drug abuse or dependence. The following questions concern information about your potential involvement with drugs, excluding alcohol and tobacco, during the past 12 months.
Physical Symptoms Screening (PHQ-15)
Patient Health Questionnaire - Screen for somatic symptom severity. During the past 4 weeks, how much have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Quick PTSD Screen (PC-PTSD-5)
Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 - Brief PTSD screening
Sleep Disturbance Screening (PROMIS Sleep 8a)
DSM-5 Level 2 Sleep Disturbance — Adult (PROMIS Sleep Disturbance Short Form 8a), a free, validated measure. In the past 7 days, for each statement choose the option that best describes your experience.
Panic Symptoms Self-Checklist (Educational)
A brief educational checklist, not a test or a diagnosis. A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort. For each statement, choose the answer that best fits your recent experience. There is no score and no pass/fail.
Social Anxiety Self-Checklist (Educational)
A brief educational checklist, not a test or a diagnosis. It reflects on fear or anxiety in social situations. For each statement, choose the answer that best fits your experience. There is no score and no pass/fail.
Stress Assessment (PSS-10)
Perceived Stress Scale. The questions ask you about your feelings and thoughts DURING THE LAST MONTH.
Anger Assessment (DSM-5 Level 2 - Adult)
DSM-5 Level 2 Anger measure (PROMIS Anger Short Form). On the items below, please respond to each item by selecting how often you have been bothered by that problem during the PAST SEVEN (7) DAYS.
Postpartum Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is a free, validated depression questionnaire (also validated for use during and after pregnancy). Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
General Personality Concerns Self-Reflection (Educational)
A brief educational self-reflection, not a validated personality test (it is not the PDQ-4) and not a diagnosis. It reflects on long-standing patterns. For each statement, choose the answer that best fits you across most of your adult life. There is no score and no pass/fail.
Borderline Patterns Self-Reflection (Educational)
A brief educational self-reflection, not a validated test (it is not the MSI-BPD) and not a diagnosis. It reflects on long-standing patterns. Thinking about most of your adult life, answer YES or NO to each.
Psychosis-Risk Self-Reflection (Educational)
A brief educational self-reflection, not a test or a diagnosis. For each statement, choose the answer that fits your recent experience. There is no score and no pass/fail - it is only meant to help you notice experiences worth discussing with a professional.
Major Depressive Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of major depression — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about how you have been feeling over the past two weeks as you answer.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of generalized anxiety — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about how things have generally been for you over the past six months as you answer.
Panic Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of panic disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about the panic attacks you have had, especially the worst ones, as you answer.
ADHD (Child/Adolescent)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of attention and activity-level concerns in children and teens — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer, thinking about the past six months.
Major Depressive Disorder (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of depression in children and teens — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer, thinking about the past two weeks.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of social anxiety — strong fear or avoidance of social situations — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer based on how you have generally felt.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of post-traumatic stress disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think back over the past month and answer honestly.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of obsessive-compulsive disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer based on what is generally true for you.
Bipolar I Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of bipolar I disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about your most extreme high-energy period when answering.
Bipolar II Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of bipolar II disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Consider both your high-energy periods and your low periods as you answer.
Alcohol Use Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of alcohol use disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer about your drinking over the past 12 months.
Opioid Use Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of opioid use disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer about your opioid use over the past 12 months.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of persistent depressive disorder, also called dysthymia — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think about your mood over the past couple of years as you answer.
Borderline Personality Disorder (Adult)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of borderline personality disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer honestly about your usual patterns over time.
Adult ADHD
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in adults — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer based on how things have been for you over time.
Specific Phobia
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of specific phobia — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Think of one particular object or situation as you answer.
Adjustment Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of adjustment disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Have a specific stressful event in mind as you answer.
Acute Stress Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of acute stress disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer with a recent traumatic event in mind.
Agoraphobia
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of agoraphobia — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer based on how you generally feel in these situations.
Insomnia Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of insomnia disorder — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer based on your sleep over the past several weeks.
Somatic Symptom Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of somatic symptom disorder, where physical symptoms come with overwhelming worry or time spent on them — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer about your own experience over recent months.
Illness Anxiety Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of illness anxiety disorder, where worry about being or getting seriously ill takes over even with few or no physical symptoms — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer about your own experience over recent months.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of oppositional defiant disorder, a lasting pattern of angry mood, arguing and defiance, or spitefulness in a child — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Conduct Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of conduct disorder, a repeated pattern of aggression, serious rule-breaking, or violating others rights in a child — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Separation Anxiety Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of separation anxiety disorder, where a child has fear or worry about being apart from the people they are most attached to that is more than expected for their age — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Social Anxiety Disorder (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of social anxiety disorder in young people, where social situations bring strong fear of being judged or embarrassed — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of generalized anxiety disorder in young people, where worry about many things is hard to control and shows up with physical signs like restlessness or trouble sleeping — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of persistent depressive disorder in young people, a long-lasting low or irritable mood (at least one year in children and teens) — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of autism spectrum disorder, which involves differences in social communication along with focused interests or repetitive behaviors — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. A parent or older teen can answer about the child.
Specific Learning Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of a specific learning disorder — ongoing trouble with reading, writing, or math — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of intellectual disability (intellectual developmental disorder) — differences in thinking/learning and in everyday life skills — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Enuresis
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of enuresis — repeated wetting of the bed or clothes past the expected age — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Selective Mutism
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of selective mutism — reliably not speaking in certain settings while speaking normally in others — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Reactive Attachment Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of reactive attachment disorder — a young child who stays emotionally withdrawn and rarely turns to caregivers for comfort — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder — severe, frequent temper outbursts with a mostly irritable or angry mood in between — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Panic Disorder (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of panic disorder in children and teens — sudden, repeated waves of intense fear with strong physical symptoms — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
OCD (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of obsessive-compulsive disorder in young people — unwanted repeating thoughts and repeated behaviors done to ease them — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
PTSD (Youth)
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of post-traumatic stress disorder in children and teens — lasting distress after a frightening or traumatic event — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Tourette's Disorder
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of Tourette's disorder — having both repeated body movements (motor tics) and repeated sounds (vocal tics) over time — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Encopresis
An educational self-reflection based on the DSM-5-TR (2022) concept of encopresis — repeatedly soiling in places other than the toilet past the expected age — not a test and not a diagnosis. Only a licensed professional can diagnose. Answer for the child as honestly as you can.
Important Screening Information
These are screening tools for educational purposes only. They do not replace professional clinical evaluation. For accurate diagnosis and treatment, schedule an appointment with a licensed professional.
Adult DSM-5 Diagnostic Screenings
Major Depressive Disorder
Screening for persistent sad mood and loss of interest in activities
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Screening for excessive worry and anxiety about various events
Panic Disorder
Screening for recurrent unexpected panic attacks
Social Anxiety Disorder
Screening for marked fear and avoidance of social situations
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Screening for trauma-related symptoms following a distressing event
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Screening for obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors
Bipolar I Disorder
Screening for manic episodes and mood cycling
Bipolar II Disorder
Screening for hypomanic and depressive episodes
Alcohol Use Disorder
Screening for problematic alcohol use patterns
Opioid Use Disorder
Screening for problematic opioid use patterns
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
Screening for chronic depressed mood lasting 2+ years
Borderline Personality Disorder
Screening for unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions
Adult ADHD
Screening for attention and hyperactivity difficulties in adults
Specific Phobia
Screening for marked fear of specific objects or situations
Adjustment Disorder
Screening for emotional symptoms following a stressful life event
Acute Stress Disorder
Screening for trauma symptoms within the first month after an event
Agoraphobia
Screening for fear of situations where escape might be difficult
Insomnia Disorder
Screening for persistent difficulty falling or staying asleep
Somatic Symptom Disorder
Screening for excessive focus on physical symptoms
Illness Anxiety Disorder
Screening for preoccupation with having a serious illness
Child & Adolescent DSM-5 Diagnostic Screenings
ADHD (Child/Adolescent)
Screening for attention-deficit/hyperactivity symptoms in youth
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Screening for angry, defiant, and vindictive behavior patterns
Conduct Disorder
Screening for aggression, rule-breaking, and destructive behavior
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Screening for excessive fear about separation from attachment figures
Social Anxiety Disorder (Youth)
Screening for fear of social or performance situations in youth
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (Youth)
Screening for excessive worry in children and adolescents
Major Depressive Disorder (Youth)
Screening for persistent sad or irritable mood in youth
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Youth)
Screening for chronic depressed/irritable mood in youth (1+ year)
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Screening for social communication and behavior pattern differences
Specific Learning Disorder
Screening for difficulties in reading, writing, or mathematics
Intellectual Disability
Screening for deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning
Enuresis
Screening for repeated urination in inappropriate places
Selective Mutism
Screening for consistent failure to speak in specific situations
Reactive Attachment Disorder
Screening for emotionally withdrawn behavior toward caregivers
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
Screening for severe temper outbursts and persistent irritability
Panic Disorder (Youth)
Screening for recurrent panic attacks in children/adolescents
OCD (Youth)
Screening for obsessions and compulsions in youth
PTSD (Youth)
Screening for trauma-related symptoms in children/adolescents
Tourette's Disorder
Screening for multiple motor and vocal tics
Encopresis
Screening for repeated passage of feces in inappropriate places
Medical Disclaimer: These screening tools are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.
Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation and treatment.
If you're experiencing a psychiatric emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.