Mental Health America of Northern Kentucky & Southwest Ohio
Feb. 28, 2023

Take a Free and Confidential Mental Health Test

Take a Free and Confidential Mental Health Test

You Can Take a Mental Health Screening for Free

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One of the valuable resources made available by Mental Health America is the online screening site found at mhascreening.org.  This site is a helpful space for you to find quick and easy ways to determine whether you are experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. It is free. It is confidential.

Mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety, are real, common, and treatable. And recovery is possible.

As noted on the site:

It can be hard to wrap your head around what’s going on with your own mental health. There are so many different mental health conditions, each with their own symptoms, causes, and treatments. Many people experience more than one mental health condition at once. Our mental health can get better or worse over time. And to be honest, humans can be pretty bad at understanding what’s going on in our own minds!

This is a good reason to take a mental health test. You can benefit from this free tool by

  • Identifying the types of challenges you may be facing so you can decide what steps to take next
  • Monitoring your mental health over time.

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The online mental health tests are scientifically validated screening tools. Researchers have proven that the tests are helpful to show who might have a mental health condition and who probably doesn’t.

It is important to know that online screening tools are meant to be a quick look at your mental health. If the results you receive indicate you may be experiencing symptoms of a mental illness, it is best to share your results with someone. A provider (such as a doctor or a therapist) can help you through a full assessment. They can talk with you about options to help you feel better.

From Mental Health America:

How often should I take a mental health test?

If your results say you are “low risk” or unlikely to have the mental health condition you tested for… It’s a good idea to take the test again in 4-6 weeks. People often start to feel worse after a few weeks, and retaking the test will help you catch things early.

If your results say you are “high risk” or likely to have the mental health condition you tested for, it wouldn’t hurt to test every week or two.

You should also start thinking about what next steps you’re going to take, whether that’s talking to someone you trust, finding a therapist, or simply learning as much as you can about mental health. Mental health conditions generally don’t magically get better on their own. Your brain is telling you that something needs to change!

Visit the site to explore the options available to you. You can reach out to the organization with your questions. This website is an informational resource. MHA is not a crisis support line. If you need immediate help, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or using the chat box at 988lifeline.org/chat. You can also text “MHA” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Warmlines are an excellent place for non-crisis support.