Check in with yourself.
Anonymous, validated screening tools can help you reflect on how you are doing and notice patterns in your thoughts, mood, and stress. They are a starting point for understanding, not a diagnosis, and they can help you decide whether talking to someone might be worthwhile.
A self-assessment is not the right tool in a crisis.
If you are in immediate danger or experiencing a mental health emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are having thoughts of self-harm or suicide, call or text 9-8-8, Canada's Suicide Crisis Helpline, available 24/7. For ongoing concerns, reach out to a primary care provider or a qualified mental health professional.
Insight, not a diagnosis.
These anonymous screening tools let you compare your responses to those of the general population and other public safety personnel. They can help you notice signs and symptoms associated with common mental health concerns, and consider whether speaking with a health professional might help.
An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a qualified physician or a registered, licensed mental health professional after a complete evaluation. Your responses are not recorded, and no one is monitoring the tools to provide support. You can anonymously email your results to yourself to share with a provider.
Nine validated screening tools.
A short overall screener plus eight focused tools. Each is a recognized, research-validated instrument.
Abbreviated Mental Health Assessment Survey 17 items
A quick overall screener that touches on several areas at once, a good place to start if you are not sure where to begin.
Full screeners
Anxiety
GAD-7Screens for generalized anxiety using the seven-item Generalized Anxiety Disorder scale.
Depression
PHQ-9The nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire, a widely used screen for symptoms of depression.
Insomnia
ISIThe Insomnia Severity Index, looking at how sleep difficulties may be affecting you.
Depression, Anxiety & Stress
DASS-21A 21-item scale measuring symptoms across all three areas in one screening.
Post-Traumatic Stress
PCL-5The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5, screening for symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress.
Panic Disorder
PDSS-SRThe self-report Panic Disorder Severity Scale, focused on panic symptoms and their impact.
Risky Alcohol Use
AUDITThe Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, screening for patterns of risky drinking.
Social Anxiety
SIPSThe Social Interaction Phobia Scale, looking at anxiety in social and interactional situations.
Access the tools.
These tools are provided and maintained by the Psychological Trauma and Stress Systems (PTSS) Lab at the University of Regina, and are hosted on their external website. Valour Health Group shares them here as a convenience and does not host, score, or receive any of your responses. We encourage you to review the PTSS Lab's privacy and data policy before continuing.
Before you continue
- These tools provide insight, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional can diagnose a condition.
- They are hosted and maintained by the PTSS Lab at the University of Regina, on their own external website.
- Valour does not host, score, or receive any of your responses. Please review the PTSS Lab's privacy policy.
- A self-assessment is not appropriate in a crisis. If you are in distress, call or text 9-8-8, or call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
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