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Mental Health Assessments

GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7)

A 7-item questionnaire used to screen for and measure the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. It helps identify symptoms like excessive worry, restlessness, and difficulty concentrating over the past two weeks.

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PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)

A 9-item self-report tool that assesses the presence and severity of depression. It evaluates symptoms such as low mood, loss of interest, and sleep disturbances over the previous two weeks.

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ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences Survey)

A 10-item assessment that measures exposure to traumatic experiences during childhood, including abuse, neglect, and household dysfunction. Higher ACE scores are linked to increased risk of mental and physical health issues later in life.

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GAD-7 Assessment

ASSESS YOUR ANXIETY SYMPTOMS

What is the GAD-7 Assessment?

The GAD-7 is a mental health screening tool designed to evaluate the severity of anxiety symptoms. It consists of a simple questionnaire commonly used in clinical settings to support assessment and care.

The GAD-7 helps screen for anxiety symptoms. This tool is for informational use only, and your responses are not saved or shared.

GAD-7 Scoring Interpretation

The GAD-7 score is calculated by assigning scores of 0, 1, 2, and 3, to the response categories of 'not at all', 'several days', 'more than half the days', and 'nearly every day', respectively, and adding together the scores for the seven questions.

Scores of 5, 10, and 15 are taken as the cut-off points for mild, moderate and severe anxiety, respectively. When used as a screening tool, further evaluation is recommended when the score is 10 or greater.

Using the threshold score of 10, the GAD-7 has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 82% for GAD. It is moderately good at screening three other common anxiety disorders - panic disorder (sensitivity 74%, specificity 81%), social anxiety disorder (sensitivity 72%, specificity 80%) and post-traumatic stress disorder (sensitivity 66%, specificity 81%)

The table introduces the scores along their interpretation and a recommendation:

Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB, Löwe B. A brief measure for assessing generalized anxiety disorder: the GAD-7. Arch Intern Med. 2006 May 22;166(10):1092-7.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Chateau Health & Wellness has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Neither Chateau Health & Wellness or MDApp collect or save any data entered in this assessment.

PHQ-9 Assessment

EVALUATE YOUR DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS

What is the PHQ-9 Assessment?

The PHQ-9 is a mental health screening tool designed to evaluate the severity of depression symptoms. It consists of a straightforward questionnaire commonly used in clinical settings to aid in assessment and treatment planning.

The PHQ-9 helps screen for depression symptoms. This tool is for informational use only, and your responses are not saved or shared.

PHQ-9 Scoring Interpretation

This easy to use patient questionnaire is a self-administered version of the PRIME-MD diagnostic instrument for common mental disorders. The PHQ-9 is the depression module, which scores each of the nine DSM-IV criteria as "0" (not at all) to "3" (nearly every day). It has been validated for use in primary care.

It is not a screening tool for depression but it is used to monitor the severity of depression and response to treatment. However, it can be used to make a tentative diagnosis of depression in at-risk populations - eg, those with coronary heart disease or after stroke.

When screening for depression the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-2) can be used first (it has a 97% sensitivity and a 67% specificity). If this is positive, the PHQ-9 can then be used, which has 61% sensitivity and 94% specificity in adults.

The table introduces the scores along their interpretation and a recommendation:

Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001; 16(9):606-13.

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Chateau Health & Wellness has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Neither Chateau Health & Wellness or MDApp collect or save any data entered in this assessment.

ACES Assessment

UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILDHOOD TRAUMA IMPACT

What is the ACES Assessment?

The ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) survey helps assess the impact of childhood trauma on long-term health. It includes a set of questions that are often used in clinical environments to help identify areas of emotional and physical well-being.

The ACES survey helps identify potential childhood trauma. This tool is for informational use only, and your responses are not saved or shared.

ACES Scoring Interpretation

So, you've got your score. Now what?

First, remember that the ACE score isn't a crystal ball; it's just meant as guidance. It tells you about one type of risk factor among many. It doesn't directly take into account your diet or genes, or whether you smoke or drink excessively — to name just a few of the other major influences on health.

To learn more, check the CDC's ACE Study website. You'll find, among other things, a list of studies that explore the ways adverse childhood experiences have been linked to a variety of adult conditions, ranging from increased headaches to depression to heart disease.

Remember this, too: ACE scores don't tally the positive experiences in early life that can help build resilience and protect a child from the effects of trauma. Having a grandparent who loves you, a teacher who understands and believes in you, or a trusted friend you can confide in may mitigate the long-term effects of early trauma, psychologists say.

0-3 points: Low to moderate exposure to childhood adversity. These individuals may have a lower risk for health problems associated with high ACE scores, but it does not eliminate the possibility of effects on well-being.
4-6 points: Moderate to high exposure to childhood adversity. People with this score may be at greater risk for mental health issues, chronic conditions, and behavioral problems.
7+ points: High exposure to childhood adversity. A higher ACE score is linked to a significantly increased risk for mental health issues, substance abuse, chronic health conditions, and early mortality.

Source: Take The ACE Quiz - And Learn What it Does And Doesn't Mean

Credit: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/03/02/387007941/take-the-ace-quiz-and-learn-what-it-does-and-doesnt-mean

Disclaimer: This article is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Chateau Health & Wellness has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy. Consult a doctor or other health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

Neither Chateau Health & Wellness or NPR or the CDC collect or save any data entered in this assessment.