Mental health can feel complicated, but the tools we use to understand it don’t have to be. The screenings you complete during your visit help us get a clearer picture of how you’ve been feeling so we can support you in the best possible way.
Depression Screeners
- PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
A short, 9-question form about your mood over the past two weeks.
- Helps identify symptoms like low energy, sadness, sleep changes, and loss of interest.
- BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory)
A more detailed 21-question form.
- BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory)
- Helps identify psychological, emotional, and physical symptoms of depression.
Anxiety Screeners
- GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7)
A 7-question tool about worry, tension, and feeling on edge.
- Helps us understand how anxiety shows up and how it interferes with your life.
- BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory)
A 21-question form that focuses on the physical symptoms of anxiety, like restlessness or tightness in the chest.
- BAI (Beck Anxiety Inventory)
Substance Use Screeners
- AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test)
A 10-question form about alcohol use.
- Helps identify patterns that might be risky or harmful.
- DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test)
A short questionnaire about drug use.
- DAST-10 (Drug Abuse Screening Test)
- Helps identify whether substances are affecting your health, relationships, or daily functioning.
CAGE-AID
- A very brief 4-question screen.
- Helps identify whether alcohol or drug use may be causing stress or concern.
Why These Tools Matter
These questionnaires are:
- Quick
- Confidential
- Non-judgmental
- Helpful for treatment planning
They don’t diagnose you on their own. Instead, they give us a starting point for conversation and help us track your progress over time. Many clients find that seeing their scores change can be encouraging and motivating.