Mental Health Suite
Mental Health Screeners
A growing body of psychiatry called “metabolic psychiatry” has found that many mental health conditions respond favorably to ketogenic and carnivore diets. These diets can often reduce the effects of these conditions and put many into remission.
A good place to start for more information on the connection between the mind and metabolic health is Metabolic Mind.
Below are validated, self-administered screeners to help you understand how you’re doing. These are educational tools, not intended to diagnosis.
All 20 mental-health screeners are free — anonymous, no email required. Create a free account →
Gambling Screener
NODS-R
17 yes/no questions about gambling behavior. Takes about 4 minutes.
Sign in to startBipolar Screener
MDQ
Mood Disorder Questionnaire — 15 questions about mood and behavior. Takes about 5 minutes.
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PADIS
4 questions about panic episodes in the past month. Takes about 1 minute.
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AUDIT
WHO 10-item screener for hazardous and harmful drinking. Takes about 3 minutes.
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NM-ASSIST
NIDA-Modified ASSIST — multi-substance screener producing a risk score for each drug class. Takes 5–10 minutes.
Sign in to startPTSD Checklist (DSM-5)
PCL-5
VA 20-item PTSD Checklist for DSM-5. Takes about 5 minutes.
Sign in to startPrimary Care PTSD Screen
PC-PTSD-5
Brief 5-item PTSD screener validated for civilian primary care use. Takes about 1 minute.
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FTND
Fagerström Test for Nicotine Dependence — 6 questions about cigarette smoking. Takes about 1 minute.
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PS-V
Penn State Electronic Cigarette Dependence Index — 10 questions about vaping. Takes about 2 minutes.
Sign in to startEating Disorder Screener
SCOFF
Brief 5-item Yes/No screener for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Takes about 1 minute.
Sign in to startOngoing Abuse Screen (IPV)
OAS
Brief 5-item Yes/No screener for ongoing intimate partner violence. Takes under 1 minute.
Sign in to startSleep Disorders Screener
GSAQ
Global Sleep Assessment Questionnaire — 11 items covering insomnia, sleep apnea, restless legs, parasomnias, and daytime sleepiness. Takes about 3 minutes.
Sign in to startAdverse Childhood Experiences
ACE
10-item adult ACE Questionnaire — retrospective screener for childhood adversity associated with long-term health risk. Takes about 3 minutes.
Sign in to startAdult ADHD Screener
ASRS v1.1
WHO/Harvard 6-question validated brief screener for adult ADHD. Takes about 1 minute.
Sign in to startPsychosis-Risk Screener
PQ-B
Prodromal Questionnaire — Brief: 21-item validated screener for psychosis-risk experiences. Takes about 5 minutes.
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OCI-R
Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory–Revised — 18-item validated brief screener for OCD. Takes about 3 minutes.
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STSS
17-item validated screener for compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma in helping professionals. Takes about 3 minutes.
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SAST
Sexual Addiction Screening Test — brief Yes/No screener for compulsive sexual behavior. Takes about 3 minutes.
Sign in to startAnger Screener
DAR-5
Dimensions of Anger Reactions — 5-item screener for problematic anger over the past 4 weeks. Takes about 1 minute.
Sign in to startInsomnia Severity Index
ISI
7-item validated screener for insomnia severity over the past 2 weeks. Takes about 2 minutes.
Sign in to startIf you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.