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Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20)
The WHO 20-item screen for common mental distress.
Sobre este test
The Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20) was developed by the World Health Organization to screen for common mental disorders such as depression and anxiety, especially in primary care. It is a free, widely used 20-item yes/no screen. A total of about 8 or more suggests probable common mental distress.
Qué significa tu puntuación
| Puntuación | Interpretación |
|---|---|
| 0–7 | Below cutoff |
| 8–20 | Probable common distress |
About this questionnaire
The SRQ-20 is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Who created the SRQ-20?
The World Health Organization, to screen for common mental disorders in general and primary-care settings. It is free to use.
What score is a concern?
A total of about 8 or more is a common cutoff suggesting probable common mental distress. It is a screen, not a diagnosis.
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Fuente: World Health Organization (Harding et al., 1980; WHO 1994). Free to use.