Free Screening Tools

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GAD-7 Anxiety Assessment

The GAD-7 is a brief 7-item questionnaire used to screen for and measure the severity of generalised anxiety symptoms over the past two weeks. Developed by researchers at Pfizer, it asks how often you have experienced issues such as excessive worry, restlessness, irritability and difficulty relaxing.

Each item is scored from 0 to 3, giving a total score between 0 and 21. Scores of 5, 10 and 15 represent mild, moderate and severe anxiety. It is widely used in primary care and mental health settings to guide treatment decisions and monitor change over time.

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PHQ-9 Patient Health Questionnaire (Depression)

The PHQ-9 is a 9-item self-report measure used to screen for depression and assess its severity. Also developed by Pfizer, it reflects the diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder and asks how often symptoms such as low mood, loss of interest, sleep disturbance and thoughts of self-harm have been present over the past two weeks.

Each item is rated from 0 to 3, producing a total score from 0 to 27. Cut-off points of 5, 10, 15 and 20 indicate mild, moderate, moderately severe and severe depression. It is commonly used in GP surgeries, psychological services and research.

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ASRS-v1.1 Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale

The ASRS-v1.1 is a screening tool for adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Developed in collaboration with the World Health Organisation, it assesses symptoms such as inattention, disorganisation, impulsivity and hyperactivity.

The full version contains 18 items aligned with DSM criteria, while a shorter 6-item screener identifies those who may benefit from a fuller assessment. Responses are based on how often difficulties have occurred over the past six months. The tool supports clinical interviews but does not provide a diagnosis on its own.

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PCL-5 20-item checklist to screen for and monitor PTSD

The PCL-5 is a 20-item self-report questionnaire that measures symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder in line with DSM-5 criteria. Developed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, it asks you to rate how much you have been bothered by problems such as intrusive memories, avoidance, negative mood changes and hyperarousal during the past month.

Each item is scored from 0 to 4, giving a total score between 0 and 80. It is used to screen for probable PTSD, support diagnosis and monitor treatment progress.

PCL-5 20-item checklist to screen for and monitor PTSD

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AUDIT Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

The AUDIT is a 10-item screening questionnaire designed to identify hazardous and harmful alcohol use. Created by the World Health Organisation, it covers alcohol consumption patterns, symptoms of dependence and alcohol-related harm.

Each question is scored from 0 to 4, producing a total score between 0 and 40. A score of 8 or more suggests increasing risk, with higher thresholds indicating possible dependence. The AUDIT is widely used in primary care, hospitals and community settings to guide brief interventions and referral decisions.

PCL-5 20-item checklist to screen for and monitor PTSD

FQ Fear Questionnaire (Evaluates phobia generalisation)

The FQ Fear Questionnaire is a brief self-report measure for people with phobic difficulties that asks you to rate how much you avoid a range of common situations on a 0 to 8 scale, based on the past week. It produces a Total Phobia Score reflecting overall breadth and intensity of avoidance across 15 standard situations, three subscale scores covering agoraphobic, blood injury and social fear patterns, a single global severity rating and a small cluster of associated anxiety and depression items.

Because it samples avoidance across different domains rather than focusing on one feared cue, it often functions as a practical measure of phobia generalisation, helping you track both how severe the avoidance is and how widely it has spread over time.

FQ Fear Questionnaire (Evaluates phobia generalisation)