Disclaimer

Not a medical or clinical service

MindCheck Tools is not a healthcare provider, therapy practice, or medical service. The site includes a mix of published screening instruments, such as the PHQ-9, GAD-7, AUDIT, and AUDIT-C, plus original educational self-reflection tools, calculators, and worksheets. Original tools are not presented as validated diagnostic instruments.

No tool on this site can provide a diagnosis. Only a qualified mental health professional or healthcare provider can assess, evaluate, and offer a clinical opinion about your mental health or substance use.

Screening results are informational

Published screeners identify the source used for scoring and interpretation. Original educational tools use clearly labeled site-defined summaries rather than clinical thresholds. Neither kind of result accounts for a full history, physical health, context, clinician observation, or differential diagnosis. When used for self-reflection:

• Results may indicate areas worth discussing with a professional
• A low score does not guarantee the absence of a condition
• A high score does not confirm the presence of a condition
• Many factors, including how you feel on a given day, can influence your responses

No professional-client relationship

Using any tool on this site does not create a therapeutic, counseling, medical, or professional-client relationship between you and MindCheck Tools, its contributors, or its reviewers. A named reviewer provides editorial source, scoring, limitation, and safety review within the scope stated on the reviewer profile; that reviewer is not providing individual clinical services through this website.

Crisis and emergency situations

If you are in crisis or experiencing a mental health emergency, do not rely on this website. Contact emergency services or a crisis resource immediately:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 (available 24/7)
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357 (free, confidential, 24/7)
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
• Emergency services: Call 911

Accuracy and completeness

Maintained screening pages are checked against identified source publications and reviewed for source alignment, limitations, and safety language by Jason Ramirez, CADC-II. That review does not guarantee that every page is error-free or current at all times. Mental health research evolves, clinical guidance changes, and individual circumstances vary. Verify health decisions with a qualified healthcare professional.

Third-party resources

This site links to external resources including crisis hotlines, government agencies, and professional organizations. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of these external sites. Inclusion of a link does not imply endorsement of all content on that site.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, MindCheck Tools and its contributors shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from the use of, or inability to use, the tools or information provided on this site. This includes, but is not limited to, any decisions made or actions taken based on screening results.

Your responsibility

By using this site, you acknowledge that:

• You are using these tools voluntarily and for personal informational purposes
• You understand that results are not a diagnosis or professional recommendation
• You will seek professional help if your results or experiences concern you
• You will contact emergency services if you are in immediate danger

Related policies

For information about how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy. For how published screeners and original reflection tools are distinguished, see our Methodology. For terms governing your use of the site, see our Terms of Use. For details about cookies, see our Cookie Policy.

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