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All screening tools are just that – screening. They do not give a diagnosis that only a professional can give, only an indication of trouble.  If anything you read in these pages causes you to wonder about yourself, a family member, or a friend, come to the Chicago Christian Counseling Center for an initial consultation session with one of our professional staff. 

When dealing with addictive behaviors, you may ask yourself, “do healthy people wonder if they have a drug/alcohol problem?”  “Do healthy people wonder if they have a sexual addiction?” When dealing with addictive behavior, it’s important to have an evaluation rather than to try yourself to ascertain the severity of the problem.

Screening Websites

Abuse/Domestic violence screening:
http://psychcentral.com/dvquiz.htm

If you are concerned you may be a victim of domestic violence, reach out for help through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). The Deaf Hotline is 1-855-812-1001 and is a video phone hotline.

ADD/ADHD screening for adults:
http://psychcentral.com/addquiz.htm

ADHD screening for children: 
https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-symptoms-test-children/

Alcoholism screening:
http://counsellingresource.com/lib/quizzes/drug-testing/

Bipolar screening:
https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/bipolar/

Depression screening tools:
http://counsellingresource.com/lib/quizzes/depression-testing/

Drug abuse/dependence screening: 
https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/web/myhealthevet/substance-abuse-screening

Eating disorders screening:
https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/eating-attitudes-test#1

OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) screening:
http://psychcentral.com/ocdquiz.htm

Mania screening:
http://psychcentral.com/maniaquiz.htm

Sexual behavior concerns:
https://sexhelp.com/online-tools-for-sex-help/

Suicide prevention guide/warning signs:
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/suicide-prevention/

Other online screening tests: 
https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/mental-health-screening/
https://psychcentral.com/quizzes

Personal Assessments

Environmental Stimulation Sensitivity Assessment:
http://www.pdq4.com/stimtest.html

Myers-Briggs/Jung Personality Test:
http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Psychology Test and Quizzes:
https://psychcentral.com/quizzes