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Links to screening tests/tools are provided for the reader's information only.
These are self-assessment tools and the results are not stored or reviewed by
CHE or any affiliate. More information on these screening tools and the
significance of the scores on any screening tool can be obtained from a
qualified health professional
Alcoholism
Take a 10-question screening test, the Brief MAST, or Brief Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test, to identify symptoms of alcoholism. A score higher than 3 may indicate a personal problem with alcohol use. Alcoholism or alcohol dependence is a disease involving a strong craving for alcohol, the inability to limit drinking, physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms and an increased need to drink greater amounts of alcohol. Research has found that that willpower alone is not enough for an individual to beat alcoholism; most alcoholics and their families need treatment and support. A variety of treatments exist for alcoholism including self-help groups, medication, and detoxification/rehabilitation.
Anxiety Disorders
Does this sound like you? Use this 18-question checklist to learn if you may be affected by Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Anxiety disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. People with an anxiety disorder often worry excessively about money, health, family or work; are unable to relax; or suffer from insomnia. Related anxiety disorders include panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social phobia, and other specific phobias. Effective treatments, including medications and psychotherapy, have been developed to help people with these conditions.
Depression
If you answer "Yes" to one or more of the 10 questions in the Online Depression Screening Tool (ODST), you may have depressive symptoms. Depression is an illness that causes a disturbance in an individual's emotions or feelings, most often producing a sad mood. Other symptoms of depression may include changes in sleep or appetite, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, loss of interest in usual activities and morbid or suicidal thoughts. The ODST is a useful screening tool that will give you a preliminary idea about the presence of depressive symptoms that indicate the need for further evaluation by a psychiatrist. Depression can be treated effectively with antidepressant medications and psychotherapy.
Eating Disorders
The Eating Attitudes
Test (Eat-26) is probably the most widely used standardized measure of
symptoms and concerns characteristics of Eating Disorders. No person begins
a "diet" having the intention of developing an eating disorder.
Distinguishing between an innocent attempt to lose weight and a consuming
preoccupation with size, weight, and shape leading to harmful behaviors is
essential. Fasting, bingeing, and purging can be life threatening. The
Eat-26 will help you to determine if professional assessment is
appropriate. Individuals scoring at or above 20 should seek further
evaluation. Treatment options at several levels of care are available and
proven to be effective.
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