Your Results — Psychosis & Schizophrenia Test:
Possible Risk for Psychosis
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Each time you answered “Yes”, you also answered a distress question which is scored as following:
Strongly Disagree =1, Disagree =2, Neutral=3, Agree=4, Strongly Agree=5
Click “Your Answers” above to see your score for each question. Item scores are summed, with a possible range of scores from 0 – 105.
Interpreting your Total Score
People who score 24 or more on the distress questions may be at heightened risk for developing psychosis. Sometimes these experiences are part of another mental health issue, such as depression or anxiety. This means you should have further assessment from a mental health professional (preferably one with knowledge of early psychosis) to explore what might be going on.
Source
Loewy, Rachel L., et al. (2011). Psychosis risk screening with the Prodromal Questionnaire—Brief Version (PQ-B). Schizophrenia research 12(1) pp. 42-46.
Screenings with missing answers cannot be scored. A positive score on the Prodromal Questionnaire-Brief Version (PQ-B) suggests the need for further evaluation by a qualified health (M.D., R.N.) or mental health (Ph.D., Psy.D., LCSW) professional who is trained in recognizing the early signs of psychosis. The PQ-B is designed to test for Prodrome or Ultra high-risk of Psychosis and is considered the first step in a two-stage screening process.
Your Answers
Your results indicate that you are experiencing some signs of psychosis.
These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.
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