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Which self-test fits me?
Start with the problem that weighs on you most in daily life. This guide leads you to fitting questionnaires and shows when a self-test is not the right first step. A result gives pointers, not a diagnosis.
The short answer
No single test checks your whole mental or physical health. So choose by your concrete concern. The jump links below take you straight to the matching topic.
Focus, organization, and inner restlessness
You often lose track, put tasks off, forget appointments, or feel restless inside. The ADHD test with the ASRS is the shortest way in. If you also want to know whether similar patterns existed in childhood, the WURS test adds that view.
In women and people who compensate a lot, inattention and exhaustion can stand out more than visible hyperactivity. The page on ADHD in women combines the ASRS screening with a clearly labeled reflection on masking and compensation.
Social communication, routines, sensory input, and masking
You find unwritten social rules hard, need fixed routines, have intense interests, or react strongly to sounds, light, and other input. The AQ-10 is a short first autism screen. The AQ-50 asks in more detail.
The CAT-Q measures camouflaging, the conscious or unconscious hiding of autistic traits. It does not test for the autism spectrum. The RAADS-R is a long questionnaire with clear limits when used online without support. Use it at most as extra material for a conversation, not as proof.
If a strong reaction to sensory input is the main issue and social communication or fixed routines hardly play a role, the high sensitivity test may describe it better. High sensitivity is not a clinical diagnosis.
Low mood, drive, stress, and strong high phases
If low mood, loss of interest, or lack of drive are in the foreground, the PHQ-9 fits. For exhaustion from ongoing strain, the stress test and the burnout check help you look at your current situation separately.
The MDQ is meant for past phases with unusually high energy, much less sleep, a strong urge to talk, or risky behavior. It does not diagnose bipolar disorder. Talk about such phases with a professional, especially if they affect work, money, relationships, or safety.
Anxiety, social insecurity, compulsions, and the effects of distressing events
For ongoing worry and physical tension, the GAD-7 is the right start. If fear of judgment and social situations is the main issue, the SPIN fits. The OCI-R covers recurring obsessive thoughts or compulsive actions.
After a distressing event, the PC-PTSD-5 asks about typical trauma effects. The DES-II covers dissociative experiences such as memory gaps, depersonalization, and derealization. A questionnaire does not decide where such experiences come from. If they weigh on you heavily, further assessment belongs with a professional.
Eating, alcohol, and smartphone use
The SCOFF is a short screen for possible signs of an eating disorder. The AUDIT-C asks about alcohol use. The SAS-SV looks at addictive smartphone use. All three tests only show whether a closer conversation may make sense.
With binge eating, vomiting, strict fasting, physical consequences, or loss of control, go directly to a doctor, a therapist, or a specialized support service. A self-test should not delay that step.
Relationships, self-esteem, loneliness, and personality
If you want to understand recurring patterns of closeness and distance, the attachment style test fits. Self-esteem and loneliness have their own scales. The Big Five test describes broad personality traits, and the 16 types test turns a Big Five profile into an easier-to-read type model.
Personality tests do not give a clinical diagnosis. If strong mood swings, self-harm, loss of control, or ongoing relationship crises weigh on you, talking to a therapist or doctor helps more than a personality label.
Physical symptoms, lab values, and risk calculators
For physical topics, the right start depends on whether you have symptoms or already measured values. The fatty liver calculator uses lab and body values. The heart attack risk test calculates SCORE2 from known risk factors. The atrial fibrillation calculator is only meant for people who already know they have atrial fibrillation.
Acute chest pain, severe shortness of breath, paralysis, loss of consciousness, or other sudden severe symptoms do not belong in an online test. In a medical emergency, call your local emergency number (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 in Europe).
If several topics fit at once
Focus problems, anxiety, exhaustion, and poor sleep can reinforce each other. So several fitting questionnaires do not automatically mean several diagnoses. Start with the topic that affects your daily life most right now. After that, you can add a second test.
Do not take results as a label. Note the date, the score, and two or three concrete examples from your daily life. This information usually helps a professional conversation more than the score alone.
When direct help comes before a self-test
If you could put yourself or others in acute danger, call your local emergency number (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 in Europe). For urgent medical problems that are not life-threatening and cannot wait until your next appointment, use NHS 111 in the UK, or your doctor's after-hours line. In a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) in the US, or Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK.
How to use a result well
- Save or note the date, the result, and the time period covered.
- Write down concrete situations in which the problem shows.
- Use a notable score as a reason for a conversation, not as a self-diagnosis.
- Never use a low score as a reason to leave ongoing symptoms unchecked.
- If you took several tests, show all results together so connections can be checked.
How medtests.net works
The test pages name their basis, the time period covered, and the limits of the result. Scoring runs in your browser. You need no account. Published instruments and editorial self-checks are clearly kept apart.
Frequently asked questions
Which self-test is the best?
There is no best test for every concern. Pick the questionnaire that most directly matches your main problem right now. Focus problems lead to the ASRS, lasting low mood to the PHQ-9, and heavy worry to the GAD-7. If several topics matter equally, start with the one that affects your daily life the most.
Can a self-test give a diagnosis?
No. A screening can give pointers and prepare a conversation. Diagnosis, looking for causes, and treatment planning need a doctor, a therapist, or another qualified professional.
What do I do if several tests fit?
You can take several tests separately. Note the date, the result, and the questions where you recognized yourself most. A professional can then look at the whole picture instead of judging single scores in isolation.
What does a low or unremarkable score mean?
A low score does not rule out a condition or another cause. Questionnaires only capture certain traits and time periods. So do not put off an evaluation you already planned if your symptoms continue or affect your daily life.
Are my answers saved?
The self-tests are scored in your browser, and you need no account. Optional local saving stays on your device. You will find more details in the privacy policy.
When should I not take a self-test?
With acute danger, suicidal thoughts, severe sudden physical symptoms, or if you cannot keep yourself safe, direct help is the right step. In acute danger, call your local emergency number (911 in the US, 999 in the UK, 112 in Europe). For urgent medical help that is not life-threatening, use NHS 111 in the UK, or your doctor's after-hours line. In a mental health crisis, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) in the US, or Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK.
Sources and medical note
Self-tests capture selected traits in a certain time period. A low score does not rule out a condition or another cause. Do not put off a planned medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic evaluation because of a test result.
- medtests source overview for the linked instruments and self-checks
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call, text, or chat
- NHS 111: urgent medical help that is not an emergency
- Samaritans: support by phone, email, and letter
Created and editorially checked by the medtests editorial team. Last updated: August 19, 2026. Sources and referral routes checked, without external professional review of this page.