Take the Test: Mental Disorders

Take the Test: Could You Have an Underlying Mental Disorder?

Adolescence is a unique and formative time, and it is important for teenagers to be at their best- both physically and mentally. Physical, emotional and social changes, including exposure to poverty, abuse, or violence, as well as social pressures from school or their personal lives can make adolescents vulnerable to a plethora of mental health problems. Protecting teenagers from adversity, promoting socio-emotional learning and psychological well-being, and ensuring access to mental health care are critical for their health and well-being during adolescence and into adulthood.

Globally, it is estimated that 1 in 7 (14%) adolescents experience mental health conditions, yet a vast majority of these remain unrecognized and untreated. Adolescents with underlying mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma (affecting willingness to seek help), educational difficulties, risky behaviors and suicide.

If you are unsure whether or not you have a common mental disorder, feel free to take the test below. However, do not rely solely on the results of this test. If you think you may have a mental health disorder, however mild or severe it may be, it is best to consult a professional instead of self-diagnosing or using online resources. This test is just for information and reference.

For each question, select yes or no to indicate whether or not you have experienced this symptom within the past 3 months.

On the basis of each of your responses, you may compare each of your symptoms to the key below.
If you said yes to:

0-1 out of 5 of any given set of questions- you may have little to mild symptoms, and can probably hold your own in life without too much mental interference. However, if your symptoms get worse, do not hesitate to seek help.
2-3 out of 5 of any given set of questions- you seem to exhibit moderate symptoms, and they may interfere with your daily life to a certain extent. You should probably seek professional help for treatment to prevent it from getting worse.
4-5 out of 5 of any given set of questions, you might have a severe mental disorder. Please reach out to a medical professional or therapist- if you don't want to do that, at least talk to someone you trust about it. You are not alone!

If your symptoms are interfering with your daily life, please seek professional help as soon as possible.

If you have severe symptoms or are contemplating self-harm or suicide, get help right away:
- Call 911 or your local emergency number immediately
- Call a suicide hotline number. In the U.S., call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) any time of day. Use that same number and press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line.
- Call your mental health provider, doctor or other health care provider.
- Reach out to a loved one, close friend, trusted peer or co-worker.
- Contact someone from your faith community.

Disclaimer: this quiz was not made for the purpose of self-diagnosis. Do not rely completely on this quiz to diagnose your own mental illness-- since everyone is different, results may be inaccurate. Seek a therapist if you think you may be suffering from a mental disorder.