Your Results — Psychosis & Schizophrenia Test:
Low/No 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.
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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. DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2011.03.029
Savill, M., D’Ambrosio, J., Cannon, T. D., Loewy, R. (2017). Psychosis risk screening in different populations using the Prodromal Questionnaire: A systematic review. Early Intervention in Psychiatry 12(1), pp. 3-14. DOI: 10.1111/eip.12446
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
1. Do familiar surroundings sometimes seem strange, confusing, threatening or unreal to you?
No
2. Have you heard unusual sounds like banging, clicking, hissing, clapping or ringing in your ears?
No
3. Do things that you see appear different from the way they usually do?
No
4. Have you had experiences with telepathy, psychic forces, or fortune telling?
No
5. Have you felt that you are not in control of your own ideas or thoughts?
No
6. Do you have difficulty getting your point across, because you ramble or go off the track a lot when you talk?
No
7. Do you have strong feelings or beliefs about being unusually gifted or talented in some way?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q7):
Strongly disagree (1)
8. Do you feel that other people are watching you or talking about you?
No
9. Do you sometimes get strange feelings on or just beneath your skin, like bugs crawling?
No
10. Do you sometimes feel suddenly distracted by distant sounds that you are not normally aware of?
No
11. Have you had the sense that some person or force is around you, although you couldn’t see anyone?
No
12. Do you worry at times that something may be wrong with your mind?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q12):
Neutral (3)
13. Have you ever felt that you don't exist, the world does not exist, or that you are dead?
No
14. Have you been confused at times whether something you experienced was real or imaginary?
No
15. Do you hold beliefs that other people would find unusual or bizarre?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q15):
Disagree (2)
16. Do you feel that parts of your body have changed in some way, or that parts of your body are working differently?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q16):
Agree (4)
17. Are your thoughts sometimes so strong that you can almost hear them?
No
18. Do you find yourself feeling mistrustful or suspicious of other people?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q18):
Neutral (3)
19. Have you seen unusual things like flashes, flames, blinding light, or geometric figures?
No
20. Have you seen things that other people can't see or don't seem to see?
No
21. Do people sometimes find it hard to understand what you are saying?
Yes
If YES: When this happens, I feel frightened, concerned, or it causes problems for me (Q21):
Agree (4)
Your responses suggest that you are not currently at risk for psychosis.
Mental health is complex, and these results are not a diagnosis. If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself, you deserve support regardless of your test results. Getting support as soon as possible can make a big difference—in how you feel, how you cope, and how you connect with others.
This test was taken on March 2, 2021, 9:04 am EST. To view this result on the web, visit:
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