Futurity December 29, 2025
A new paper suggests that a widely used questionnaire for triaging mental health symptoms could be giving providers poor data to inform treatment—and that a fix could be as simple as rewriting some of the questions.
Imagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it’s the first time you’ve seen this provider, or the first time in a while. You’ll likely need to fill out a form with a set of questions to ensure they know why you’re there or how you’re doing.
Now imagine that the symptom questionnaire is quite confusing, to the point where you need to ask someone to clarify what the questions are asking. Many people don’t have to imagine—this confusion...
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