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Mental health is a state of well-being in our physical, emotional, spiritual and social life. It includes being content with life, and feeling fulfilled with one's relationships and school/work.

 

Mental health problems are health conditions with problems in thinking, mood or behaviour. Fortunately, mental health problems can be treated and treatment is more effective the earlier that problems are detected. Welcome to our free, anonymous, online mental health screening tools that can help you find out whether or not you may be having problems with:

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Abuse in Relationships (for Women) ... is when you are in a relationship, and the other person controls you physically or emotionally.

Alcohol Problems (in Men) ... occur when a person drinks so much alcohol that it causes problems at home, work or relationship.

Alcohol Problems (in Women) ... occur because just like men, women can also have problems with alcohol.

Anxiety Problems (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) ... occurs when one has excessive, hard to control worries so severe that it gets in the way of day-to-day life and can also makes one feel physically unwell.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (in Adults) ... is a condition that occurs in not just children but also in adults. ADHD adults may not be as impulsive and hyperactive as children with ADHD, but adults may still have significant problems with disorganization, troubles completing tasks, and problems with boredom.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (in Adults) ... affects adults as well as children, and in adults, typically shows up as problems with social skills.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (in Children and Youth) ... ... refers to a group of related conditions where a person typically has severe problems understanding, relating and getting along with other people, ranging from the mild to severe, and includes conditions such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified.

Bipolar Disorders (in Adults) ... ... are problems with mood swings so severe that they cause problems. Moods can vary from extreme low energy periods (with sadness and depression), to extreme high energy periods (with euphoric, happy moods or irritability).

Dementia ... is a progressive decline of one's brain functions such as memory, attention, judgement, and personality.

Depression (in Adolescents) ... is a problem with persistent, severe sadness that can also causes problems with behaviours, sleep, concentration, energy and appetite. As with adults, kids get depressed too, but is often missed...

Depression (in Adults) ... is a persistent, severe sadness that usually also causes problems with sleep, concentration, energy and appetite.

Eating Disorder(s) ... are a group of conditions that occur when a person becomes so dissatisfied with their body that it leads to problems with eating too much or too little.

Happiness ... is a state of well-being and positive mental health in life, which goes beyond the mere absence of mental illness.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in Adults) ... is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) (in Children and Youth) ... is a condition with repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or habits (compulsions) that cause distress or anxiety. Common obsessions include worries about germs or contamination, whereas common compulsions include handwashing and checking.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (in Children and Youth) ... is a condition that may occur after people have been exposed to life threatening or extremely stressful and overwhelming situations.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) ... can occur in people who have survived high stress situations (such as life-threatening situations, physical, sexual or emotional abuse). Symptoms include re-experiencing or reliving their traumatic situations through nightmares or flashbacks, and avoidance of situations reminding them of the trauma.

Postpartum Depression ... is a problem with persistent, severe sadness that can happen to mothers days to months after they have given birth to a child.

Relationships ... play a key role in mental health and happiness, and the most important relationship is your relationship with your spouse / partner.

Schizophrenia ... is a serious condition that can cause problems with confused thinking and hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others cannot). It can also make a person feel that others are out to harm him/her, which is a particularly frightening.

Seasonal Affective Disorder ... is a type of depression which can happen in the fall/winter months when people don't get enough sunlight...

Sensory Processing Problems ... are conditions where a person is not able to properly process input from our senses, and may have troubles with sound, sight and touch.

Sleep Disorders ... are medical conditions that cause problems with sleep, which in turn can cause a wide range of health problems.

Social Anxiety ... is when you are so shy, that it actually causes you problems in your life. The good news is that there are many (non-medication) ways to help you overcome the shyness and be more confident...

Substance Abuse (in Adolescents) ... is excessive use of recreational drugs (such as marijuana) to the point where it causes problems at school, work or home.

Screening questionnaires listed here are evidence-based, validated scales proven useful in scientific studies. Note that screening is not the same as diagnosis. Screening is simply to see whether or not you might possibly have a condition. If the screening is positive, then you should see an actual doctor or health professional for an actual diagnosis, which includes asking more detailed questions to actually see whether or not you may have a particular condition.