TRUSTED CONTENTMental Health Assessment Hub
Free, private screening across nine areas of mental health. Choose a check-in below to see what your results may indicate and what support could help.
In crisis right now? If you are thinking about harming yourself, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or call 1-800-662-HELP. You deserve support, and help is available 24/7.
Your check-ins so far
Taken together, these results can help you and a professional see a fuller picture. They are a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis.
What this may indicate
Support to consider
A reminder
This is a screening result, not a diagnosis. If anything here resonates, a licensed mental health professional can help you understand it and decide next steps. If you are struggling, reaching out is a sign of strength.
Explore support
Mental health and co-occurring care: mental health support, depression, anxiety, PTSD and dual diagnosis care.
Therapies: CBT, DBT and other evidence-based therapies. Specialized care for veterans and professionals.
Important: This hub provides educational mental health screening, not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The PHQ-8, GAD-7, and PC-PTSD-5 are validated, public-domain screeners; the other check-ins are educational screens based on common symptom domains and are not validated instruments. No screen can diagnose a condition. If your results concern you, or at any time you feel unsafe, contact a licensed professional or the crisis lines above.
Sources: PHQ-8 and GAD-7 (Kroenke, Spitzer, Williams, and colleagues, public domain); PC-PTSD-5 (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD, public domain).
A private mental health check-in, grounded in real screening science
Most people wait far too long to ask a simple question: is what I am feeling normal stress, or something worth getting help for? This hub is built to answer that first question quickly and privately. Each check-in draws on recognized symptom domains, and three of them use validated, public-domain instruments developed by clinicians and government health bodies. The goal is not to label you. It is to give you a clear, calm starting point and a path toward the right kind of support if you want it.
The case for checking in
In 2024, the most recent national survey found that 23.4% of U.S. adults — about 61.5 million people — experienced any mental illness in the past year, yet a large share never connect with care. Screening is one of the simplest ways to close that gap, which is why the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends routine depression and anxiety screening for adults in primary care.
If you are in crisis right now: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, or call 1-800-662-HELP for the SAMHSA National Helpline. Both are free, confidential, and available 24 hours a day. You do not have to wait for a screening result to reach out.
What this hub screens for, and what each check-in is based on
The hub covers nine areas of mental health. Where a strong, freely usable instrument exists, we use it directly and name it. Where the standard instrument is proprietary, we use original, plain-language questions based on widely recognized symptom domains, and we label them clearly as educational screens rather than validated tests. That distinction is part of how we keep this resource honest.
| Check-in | Based on | What it looks at |
|---|---|---|
| Depression | PHQ-8 (public domain) | Mood, interest, sleep, energy, concentration |
| Anxiety | GAD-7 (public domain) | Worry, restlessness, tension, irritability |
| PTSD symptoms | PC-PTSD-5 (public domain) | Trauma-related re-experiencing, avoidance, arousal |
| Stress | Educational screen | Overload, coping, physical tension |
| Burnout | Educational screen | Exhaustion, detachment, reduced effectiveness |
| OCD symptoms | Educational screen | Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors |
| Bipolar screen | Educational screen | Distinct periods of elevated mood or energy |
| ADHD symptoms | Educational screen | Attention, organization, restlessness, impulsivity |
| Social anxiety | Educational screen | Fear and avoidance of social situations |
The PHQ-8 and GAD-7 were developed by Kroenke, Spitzer, Williams, and colleagues and are released for free public use. The PC-PTSD-5 was created by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD and is explicitly in the public domain. These three are the same kinds of tools a clinician might hand you in a waiting room.
A screening result is a starting point, not a diagnosis
This is the most important thing to understand before you read any score. A screen is a wide net designed to flag who might benefit from a closer look. It is intentionally sensitive, which means it can point toward a concern that turns out to be something else. Only a licensed professional, working with your full history, can actually diagnose a condition.
| A screening result can | A screening result cannot |
|---|---|
| Show whether your symptoms are common enough to look into | Confirm or rule out a specific condition |
| Give you language to describe what you are experiencing | Replace an evaluation by a qualified professional |
| Help you decide whether to reach out for support | Account for medical, situational, or other causes |
Mental health in the United States: the 2024 picture
As of 2026, the most current national data comes from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, released by SAMHSA in July 2025. It surveyed nearly 70,000 people and, for the first time, added a direct measure of generalized anxiety. The numbers make clear that these experiences are widespread, not rare.
Share of U.S. adults reporting each, past year (2024)
Source: SAMHSA, 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health.
There is also room for hope in the same data. Among the roughly 86.6 million adults who had a mental illness or a substance use disorder, about two-thirds considered themselves to be in recovery or recovered. People do get better, especially when they are identified and supported early.
When mental health and substance use overlap
Mental health and substance use are deeply connected, which is why a screening hub like this one belongs alongside addiction resources rather than apart from them. The 2024 survey found that 31.5% of adults with any mental illness also met the criteria for a substance use disorder in the same year. When both are present, treating only one often leaves the other to pull a person back. Integrated care that addresses both at once tends to work best.
Why it matters for screening
If a check-in flags depression, anxiety, or trauma symptoms, it is worth considering whether substance use is part of the picture too. Our dual diagnosis care overview explains how integrated treatment works.
Where therapy fits
Talking therapies help across nearly every area screened here. Learn about cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and other evidence-based approaches.
How to read your results and what to do next
Every check-in places your answers into a simple range. The point of a range is direction, not judgment. Here is a general way to think about what each one suggests, regardless of which area you screened.
Lower range
Few symptoms right now. Keep doing what supports you, and check back in if things change.
Moderate range
Symptoms worth watching. Self-care and support can help, and a professional can offer more if it continues.
Higher range
Symptoms that deserve attention. Reaching out to a licensed professional is a good next step.
A practical next step in any range is to write down what you noticed and bring it to a primary care provider or therapist. They can listen, ask follow-up questions, and connect you with the right level of support. If your symptoms feel urgent or unsafe at any point, use the crisis lines above first.
Getting the right support
Support looks different for different people, and there is no single right door to walk through. The questions below cover what people most often want to know after a check-in.
Is a positive screen the same as having a condition?
No. A positive screen means your symptoms are common enough to look into further. Many things can produce these symptoms, including stress, sleep, physical health, and life circumstances. A clinician sorts that out.
Are my answers private?
Yes. Each check-in runs in your browser and your answers are not saved or sent anywhere. Nothing is stored after you leave the page.
Which questionnaires are these based on?
Depression uses the PHQ-8, anxiety uses the GAD-7, and PTSD uses the PC-PTSD-5, all validated and in the public domain. The remaining check-ins are educational screens written in plain language around recognized symptoms, not proprietary tests.
What should I do if my results concern me?
Consider talking with a primary care provider or a mental health professional. You can explore mental health support, including depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Specialized care is available for veterans and service members and for working professionals.
What levels of care exist if I need more than a check-in?
Care ranges from outpatient and intensive outpatient programs to partial hospitalization and residential care. Browse all treatment programs to compare.
How often should I check in?
There is no fixed schedule. Many people check in when something feels off, after a stressful period, or every few weeks while working on their wellbeing. Tracking changes over time can be useful to share with a professional.
Finding mental health and recovery care near you
Support is easier to follow through on when it is close to home. Our directory is expanding across the country, so you can start with your city or neighborhood and branch out from there. The areas below are a sample of what is available, with more added regularly.
Southwest
Arizona: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Old Town Scottsdale, Mesa, and Tucson’s University District.
Midwest
Chicago: Lincoln Park, Lakeview, West Loop, Wicker Park. Columbus: German Village, Clintonville, Upper Arlington.
South
Atlanta: Buckhead, Midtown, Virginia-Highland. Louisville: St. Matthews, The Highlands, Old Louisville.
Northeast
Philadelphia: Center City, Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount, University City.
Prefer to start broader? Browse care by state, including Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Georgia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Tennessee, North Carolina, Colorado, Arizona, Kentucky, and California.
Related self-checks and tools
If substance use is part of what you are weighing, these companion tools may help you think it through privately:
Addiction self-assessment
A private check-in on your substance use.
Relapse risk score
See where your recovery stands today.
Rehab coverage checker
See what your insurance may cover.
How this resource is built
The check-ins and the information on this page are built from primary sources: federal survey data from SAMHSA, national screening guidance from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the public-domain PHQ-8, GAD-7, and PC-PTSD-5 instruments, and their original developers. We name our sources, distinguish validated tools from educational screens, and treat every result as a prompt for a conversation, never a diagnosis. This page is reviewed against current primary sources and updated as new national data is released.
References and citations
- SAMHSA. Key Substance Use and Mental Health Indicators: Results from the 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. samhsa.gov
- SAMHSA. 2024 NSDUH Annual National Report. samhsa.gov/data
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening (2023). uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
- U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Screening for Anxiety Disorders in Adults (2023). uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Center for PTSD. Primary Care PTSD Screen for DSM-5 (PC-PTSD-5). ptsd.va.gov
- SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-HELP). samhsa.gov
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 988lifeline.org
