Screening Tools Several well-researched screening tools exist to aid psychiatric providers in developing diagnoses and measuring response to treatment. Below are some often used tools by bonmente’s practitioners. HIPAA Compliant Available Screening Tools PHQ-9 PHQ-9 The PHQ-9 is a multipurpose tool for screening, monitoring, and measuring the severity of depression. GAD-7 GAD-7 The GAD-7 is a rapid screening tool that helps identify the presence of a clinically significant anxiety disorder. MDQ MDQ The MDQ is a brief, self-report screening instrument that can be used to screen patients for bipolar disorder. McLean BPD McLean BPD The McLean Screening Instrument is a 10-item scale that helps identify borderline personality disorder. EPDS EPDS The EPDS is a 10-item screening tool that helps identify symptoms of postpartum depression in women. Y-BOCS Y-BOCS The Y-BOCS is a screening tool that helps to rate the severity of obsessive–compulsive disorder symptoms. AUDIT AUDIT Developed by the WHO, AUDIT is a simple and effective method of screening for unhealthy, risky, or hazardous alcohol use. AUDIT Developed by the WHO, AUDIT is a simple and effective method of screening for unhealthy, risky, or hazardous alcohol use.