MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT
MDQ – MOOD DISORDER QUESTIONAIRE
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) was developed by a team of psychiatrists, researchers and consumer advocates to address the need for timely and accurate evaluation of bipolar disorder.
Clinical Utility: The MDQ is a brief self-report instrument that takes about 5 minutes to complete.n This instrument is designed for screening purposes only and is not to be used as a diagnostic tool.
A positive screen should be followed by a comprehensive evaluation.
Each item inquires about how much (or how often) the you have been bothered by the specific symptom during the past 2 weeks.
MDQ – MOOD DISORDER QUESTIONAIRE
The Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) was developed by a team of psychiatrists, researchers and consumer advocates to address the need for timely and accurate evaluation of bipolar disorder.
Clinical Utility: The MDQ is a brief self-report instrument that takes about 5 minutes to complete.n This instrument is designed for screening purposes only and is not to be used as a diagnostic tool.
A positive screen should be followed by a comprehensive evaluation.
Each item inquires about how much (or how often) the you have been bothered by the specific symptom during the past 2 weeks.
OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN YOU WERE NOT YOUR USUAL SELF, AND …
Please note, all fields are required for this screen.
OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS, HAS THERE EVER BEEN A PERIOD OF TIME WHEN YOU WERE NOT YOUR USUAL SELF, AND …
Please note, all fields are required for this screen.
Many people experience the symptoms or characteristics on these assessments at various points in time. Having some symptoms or characteristics does not necessarily mean you have a disorder. For these symptoms to be considered a psychological disorder, they must cause significant impairment in functioning.
This is another reason why evaluation by a health professional is essential and these assessments are just a first step
Disclaimer: RethinkMyHealthcare Inc. disclaims any liability, loss, or risk sustained as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of these assessments.