Self-Assessment Quiz

How are you feeling today?

This is the checkup from your neck up. Mental health plays a crucial part in your overall health. This simple, short and confidential quiz is the quickest way to determine if you or someone you care about should connect with a mental health professional.

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Children’s Mental Health Services

Simply answer with a yes or no. Don’t over think this, just go with your initial reaction.

  1. Do you feel like you need help with parenting a challenging, explosive or inflexible child?
  2. Do you frequently (for more than two weeks) feel particularly sad, lethargic or hopeless?
  3. Do you notice that you are irritable, impatient or grumpy most of the time?
  4. Do you struggle to manage angry feelings in a calm manner or do you frequently have angry outbursts or temper tantrums?
  5. Do you complain about or hide excessive stress, fears and worries from your friends, colleagues and family?
  6. Do you have difficulty coping with changes in the family such as divorce, step family issues or loss?
  7. Do you experience excessive or prolonged feelings of grief?
  8. Do you have difficulty making or keeping friends?
  9. Do you have trouble communicating with or getting along with family members?
  10. Do you struggle with body image, eating or self-esteem problems?
  11. Do you struggle with paying attention, resisting distractions and or concentrating?
  12. Do you appear or feel overly active or impulsive?
  13. Do you struggle to a significant degree with aspects of reading, writing, math or learning in general?
  14. Do you have difficulty with aspects of memory, like keeping things “in mind” or remembering to do things in the future?
  15. Do you experience difficulty getting started on your work?
  16. Do you find it very challenging to get things done within a reasonable amount of time or to work at a fast enough speed?

If you or someone you love answers yes to one or more of these questions, exploring your options regarding therapy or coaching might be a good option.