Free Mental Health Self-Assessments & Screening Tools | Stafford & Associates
Common questions
About these self-assessments
Are these self-assessments a diagnosis?
No. They are screening tools — they highlight patterns that may be worth a closer look, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose a condition, by interpreting your results alongside your history and a clinical interview.
What is the difference between a screening test and a diagnostic assessment?
A screening test is a brief self-report that flags whether a fuller evaluation might help. A diagnostic assessment is a thorough clinical process — interview, history, and standardized measures interpreted by a professional. Screening is the first step; diagnosis is the destination.
What is the difference between OCD and OCPD?
OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) involves intrusive, unwanted thoughts and compulsions a person usually wants to be rid of. OCPD (obsessive-compulsive personality disorder) is a personality style built around perfectionism, control, and orderliness, often experienced as "just how I am." They are separate conditions and frequently do not occur together.
Can a depression test tell whether I have bipolar disorder?
No. Depression screens such as the PHQ-9 measure only the "low" side of mood. Bipolar disorder also involves elevated, expansive, or irritable "high" periods, which is why a separate screen — the MDQ or HCL-32 — is used. Bipolar disorder is often mistaken for depression alone, so pairing the two is helpful.
Is the ASRS an ADHD diagnosis?
No. The ASRS v1.1 is a screening questionnaire developed with the World Health Organization. A positive result suggests that a full evaluation may be worthwhile; an ADHD diagnosis requires a clinical assessment.
What does my ACE score mean?
Your ACE score counts the types of adversity you experienced before age 18. A higher score is associated with greater risk for certain health and emotional challenges — but it is context, not destiny. Resilience and supportive relationships meaningfully change long-term outcomes.
Are these tests free and private?
Yes. Every tool linked here is free to take, and Stafford & Associates does not collect or store your answers — each tool opens on the provider's own website. Your results are yours to keep or share as you choose.
What should I do with my results?
Save or screenshot your results and share them with a licensed mental health professional, who can interpret them in the context of your history. Stafford & Associates works with adults 25 and older and would be glad to help you make sense of what you find. If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, call or text 988.