Brief Symptom Inventory-18

#BSI-18
Mental Health

A compact symptom screening scale covering somatization, depression, and anxiety in clinical or community settings.

A compact symptom screening scale covering somatization, depression, and anxiety in clinical or community settings. 18 questions, about 9 minutes Get a…

18 questions
Questions
9 min
Estimated time
0
completed

Assessment Dimensions

Somatization

main reflects somatic symptoms

Depression

emotional symptoms

Anxiety

,, symptoms

Who It Is For

people who want a brief mental health symptom screening reference

Test Description

Brief Symptom Inventory-18 is an English-localized assessment focused on physical distress, depressive symptoms, anxious arousal, and global psychological distress. It contains 18 items across 3 scoring dimensions, and it presents the same user-facing testing flow, scoring cues, and report context in English. Use the report as a self-reflection and screening reference rather than a standalone diagnosis; important mental health or relationship decisions should still be discussed with a qualified professional when needed.

FAQ

1

What does the Brief Symptom Inventory-18 measure?

Brief Symptom Inventory-18 focuses on physical distress, depressive symptoms, anxious arousal, and global psychological distress. The English version keeps the same assessment purpose as the Chinese source while presenting the user-facing explanation, questions, scoring context, and report copy in English.
2

How long does it take?

It usually takes about 5 minutes to complete 18 items. Answer according to your recent or typical experience, depending on the instructions shown in the test.
3

Who is this assessment for?

This assessment is mainly for people who want a brief mental health symptom screening reference. It is designed for self-understanding, screening, or reflection, not as a standalone clinical diagnosis.
4

How should I use the result?

Use the result as a structured reference. If the report points to serious distress, risk, relationship harm, or persistent functional impairment, consider speaking with a qualified mental health or counseling professional.