Self-Assessment Scales

Self-assessment scales in mental health care allow individuals to evaluate their own symptoms and engage proactively in their treatment. Covering various psychiatric conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, these scales provide valuable preliminary insights. However,they should guide, not replace, professional judgment.

Popular Self-Assessment Scales

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9): Evaluates depression and treatment response.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD-7): Measures anxiety levels.

Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ): Screens for bipolar disorder.