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Guides for understanding scores, interpreting results, and using assessments in practice.
Am I depressed? How to know and what to do
If you're asking yourself this question, that takes real courage. Here's what depression actually looks like, how doctors screen for it, and free clinically validated tools you can take right now.
Am I stressed or anxious? Understanding the difference
The line between stress and anxiety can feel blurry. Both keep you up at night, make it hard to focus, and leave you exhausted. Here's how to tell them apart and free tools that measure both.
DASS-21 vs PHQ-9: Choosing the right screening tool
One measures depression alone. The other measures depression, anxiety, and stress in a single sitting. Here's how to decide which fits your clinical or personal needs.
Depression screening tools compared: PHQ-9, CESD-R, DASS-21, HAM-D, MADRS, and more
A detailed comparison of the most widely used depression screening and assessment tools -- what each measures, how accurate they are, and which one fits your clinical setting.
Do I have anxiety? Understanding the signs and screening yourself
Worrying about whether your worry is normal is more common than you think. Here's how to tell the difference between normal anxiety and an anxiety disorder, and free screening tools used by doctors.
Do I have PTSD? Understanding trauma responses and screening yourself
If you've been through something difficult and are wondering whether what you're feeling might be PTSD, asking that question takes courage. Here's what PTSD looks like and free screening tools used by clinicians and the VA.
PCL-5 vs PC-PTSD-5: PTSD screening and assessment compared
A 5-item screener and a 20-item assessment -- both from the National Center for PTSD, both aligned with DSM-5. Here's when to use each and how they work together.
PHQ-2 vs PHQ-9: Two-step depression screening explained
The PHQ-2 takes 30 seconds. The PHQ-9 takes 3 minutes. Here's how they work together in a stepped screening approach -- and when the shorter version is enough.
PHQ-9 vs GAD-7: Depression and anxiety screening compared
Two of the most widely used mental health screeners target different conditions. Here's when to use each, when to use both, and what the data says about their accuracy.
Adolescent mental health screening in pediatrics: a practical guide
USPSTF recommends routine depression and anxiety screening for adolescents. Here's how to implement effective screening in pediatric and primary care settings.