Free Clinical Mental-Health Screeners — 9 Validated Tests, Psychiatrist-Reviewed
These are the same validated screening tests psychiatrists use in session — free, private, scored instantly, reviewed by Dr. Ahmed Al-Katib, MD (ABPN). Plus plain-English articles on ADHD, autism, OCD, and burnout.
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Validated. Free. Scored instantly.Every clinical screener in The Vault is a published, validated instrument — the same tests used in psychiatry clinics and research worldwide. Here is how the nine compare at a glance.
| Screener | What it screens | Questions | Time | Validation source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASRS | Adult ADHD | 18 | ~3 min | Kessler et al., 2005 (WHO) |
| AQ-10 | Autism (short form) | 10 | ~2 min | Allison et al., 2012 |
| AQ-50 | Autism (full form) | 50 | ~10 min | Baron-Cohen et al., 2001 |
| CAT-Q | Autistic masking | 25 | ~5 min | Hull et al., 2019 |
| OCI-R | OCD | 18 | ~3 min | Foa et al., 2002 |
| PHQ-9 | Depression | 9 | ~2 min | Kroenke et al., 2001 |
| GAD-7 | Anxiety | 7 | ~90 sec | Spitzer et al., 2006 |
| MDQ | Bipolar | 13 | ~3 min | Hirschfeld et al., 2000 |
| OCEAN | Personality (Big Five) | Varies | ~5 min | Goldberg / John (Big Five) |
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Take the 60-second triage →Clinical note: These screeners (ASRS, AQ-10, AQ-50, CAT-Q, OCI-R, PHQ-9, GAD-7, MDQ, OCEAN) are for education only. They are not a diagnosis. A diagnosis can only come from a licensed clinician. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, or go to your nearest emergency room.