Free adult ADHD screener based on the WHO Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1). Six questions, about 2 minutes, no sign-up.
Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Screener
Please answer based on how you have felt and conducted yourself over the past 6 months.
This questionnaire is a screening tool only and does not provide a medical or psychological diagnosis. If needed, the result should be discussed with a qualified mental health professional.
Your answers are confidential, and this test does not replace a professional diagnosis. Your answers are processed only on this device, in your browser, and are not stored on our servers. Only an anonymous summary of the result, without your name or answers, is sent to our team.
What does this test measure?
This is Part A of the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), published by the World Health Organization with researchers at Harvard. Its six questions look at signs of inattention, restlessness and hyperactivity over the past six months.
Who is it for?
For adults aged 18 and over who struggle with focus, organising tasks, remembering appointments or restlessness, and want to know whether a professional ADHD assessment could be useful. It takes about 1 to 2 minutes.
What does the result mean?
Each question has its own threshold. If four or more answers cross it, the screen is "positive": your answers resemble those of adults with ADHD and a professional assessment is recommended. A positive screen is not a diagnosis, and a negative one does not rule ADHD out.
Limits of this test
Anxiety, depression, poor sleep and stress can all cause ADHD-like symptoms. Diagnosing ADHD requires a clinical interview, a history going back to childhood and sometimes information from people close to you.
When is it worth talking to a professional?
If symptoms have lasted several weeks or affect your work, studies, sleep or relationships, talking to a psychologist, psychotherapist or doctor can help. If you are in immediate danger, call your local emergency number.
Frequently asked questions
Can this test diagnose ADHD?
No. The ASRS is a screening tool that only shows whether a professional assessment could be useful. A diagnosis can only be made by a professional after a full assessment.
Why only six questions?
Research found these six questions (Part A) to be the most predictive of the ADHD pattern, so the short screener uses only them.
Are my answers stored?
No. Your answers are processed only in your browser and are not stored on Emotral servers. You do not need an account to take the test.
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References
- Kessler, R. C., Adler, L., Ames, M., et al. (2005). The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS): a short screening scale for use in the general population. Psychological Medicine, 35(2), 245-256. doi:10.1017/S0033291704002892