Screening ToolsSeveral 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. HIPAACompliantAvailable 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. SDI-2 SDI-2 The Sexual Desire Inventory- 2 (SDI-2) is a brief 13-item scale that aims to measure the multidimensional construct of sexual desire. RMS RMS The Rapid Mood Screener (RMS) is a 6-item screening tool that was developed to differentiate bipolar I disorder from major depressive disorder (MDD). MQ6 MQ6 The MQ6 is a short, 6-question survey that addresses gaps in mature women’s care and provides a fast, efficient way to screen for menopausal symptoms. AUDITDeveloped by the WHO, AUDIT is a simple and effective method of screening for unhealthy, risky, or hazardous alcohol use.
