Professional Mental Health Screening Tool – Quick, Reliable Assessment for Clinicians

Mental Health Screening Tool – NICE Guidelines

Patient Name

Date of Birth

NHS Number

Assessment Date

PHQ-9 Depression Screening

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

NICE Guidelines (NG222): Use for diagnosis and severity assessment of depression. Scores ≥10 indicate clinically significant depression requiring treatment.

PHQ-9 Results

–/27

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GAD-7 Anxiety Screening

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

NICE Guidelines (CG113): Score ≥10 indicates probable GAD. Further assessment and treatment indicated.

GAD-7 Results

–/21

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P4 Suicide Screener

Brief screening tool for suicide risk assessment

CRITICAL: Any positive response requires immediate comprehensive risk assessment. Follow local suicide prevention protocols.

P4 Results

–/4

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PCL-5 PTSD Screening

In the past month, how much have you been bothered by:

NICE Guidelines (NG116): Score ≥31 suggests probable PTSD. Consider trauma-focused CBT or EMDR.

PCL-5 Results

–/80

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Medication Review & Interactions

Select medications to check for contraindications and interactions

Important: This tool provides guidance only. Always check BNF and local formulary before prescribing.

Select Medications:

Prescribing Resources:

🔗 BNF Online – Complete prescribing reference 🔗 NICE NG222 – Depression in adults: treatment and management 🔗 NICE CG113 – Generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder 🔗 NICE NG116 – Post-traumatic stress disorder

Reports should be saved in patient records. Follow local documentation procedures.

Clinical tool for healthcare professionals – Aligned with NICE guidelines

Includes pathways for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (North Wales) and Shropshire (West Midlands)

Always exercise clinical judgment. This tool supports but does not replace comprehensive assessment.

⚠️ DISCLAIMER

This tool has been created as an educational resource for peer healthcare professionals to support clinical practice. It is not an official tool designed or endorsed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, or any other NHS organization. This is an independent clinical aid based on publicly available NICE guidelines and validated screening tools. Healthcare professionals should always follow their local policies, protocols, and formularies, and exercise appropriate clinical judgment. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with their organization’s guidelines and governance frameworks.

Mental Health Screening Tool