Check out these links to several online self-tests from reputable professional and advocacy groups. These tests aim to screen for psychosis and schizophrenia. Note that some of these tests are more thoroughly researched and validated than others. Can you tell which from reading the websites?
Importantly, the websites containing these tests typically warn people that these are just screening tests. People shouldn’t use them to diagnose themselves or others. Individuals who score high on these self-tests are merely encouraged to consult a mental health professional. How do you feel about people using these tests to determine whether they might be experiencing psychosis? What benefits and hazards do you think such tests may have?
