Symptom Checklist-90

#SCL-90
Mental Health

A broad psychological symptom checklist covering nine symptom dimensions and overall distress indicators.

A broad psychological symptom checklist covering nine symptom dimensions and overall distress indicators. 90 questions, about 45 minutes Take this free online…

90 questions
Questions
45 min
Estimated time
Disclaimer: This test is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing significant distress, please reach out to a healthcare professional.

Assessment Dimensions

Somatization

reflects physical

Obsessive Compulsive

reflects clinical symptoms

Interpersonal Sensitivity

Interpersonal Sensitivity dimension

Depression

reflects Depression symptoms widely

Anxiety

clinical obvious Anxiety symptoms mental symptoms

Hostility

, emotional behavior aspect reflects Hostility

Phobic Anxiety

reflects Phobic anxiety state Phobic anxiety

Paranoid Ideation

Relationship

Psychoticism

reflects,,

Other

main reflects Sleep situation

Who It Is For

people who want a broad mental health symptom screening reference

References

  • •Derogatis, L.R. (1977). SCL-90-R: Administration, scoring & procedures manual-I for the revised version. Baltimore: Clinical Psychometric Research.
  • •Wang, Z. (1984). Symptom Checklist-90 (SCL-90). Shanghai Archives of Psychiatry.

Test Description

Symptom Checklist-90 is an English-localized assessment focused on somatization, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and psychoticism. It contains 90 items across 10 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 Symptom Checklist-90 measure?

Symptom Checklist-90 focuses on somatization, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, interpersonal sensitivity, depression, anxiety, hostility, phobic anxiety, paranoid ideation, and psychoticism. 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 20 minutes to complete 90 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 broad 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.