Could support help?

Take this quick questionnaire to explore whether therapy, assessment, or more immediate support might be worth discussing for you or someone else.

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This questionnaire is not a validated screening tool, a diagnosis, or a determination of the level of care needed.

1. What is the age range of the person needing support?Under 1010–1718–2526–6465 or older

2. Is there an immediate safety concern, such as thoughts of acting on suicide or self-harm, danger from someone else, or difficulty staying safe?NoYesI’m not sure

Immediate support and crisis resources

If you may be in immediate danger or cannot stay safe, contact local emergency services or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait to complete this questionnaire.

In the United States and its territories: call 988, text 988, or use 988 Lifeline chat for crisis support.

Georgia support: The Georgia Crisis and Access Line (GCAL) provides 24/7 behavioral health support and can connect people with mobile crisis response, crisis services, and urgent appointments. View Georgia’s official crisis contacts and services.

Outside the United States, contact your local emergency or crisis service. If you can, ask someone you trust to stay with you while you seek support.

3. How would you describe your emotional wellbeing recently?Generally wellUp and downOften distressed or emotionally overwhelmedVery distressed most of the time

4. How much are your concerns affecting work, school, relationships, sleep, or daily activities?Little or no disruptionSome disruptionSignificant disruptionDifficulty managing basic daily needs

5. How long have you noticed these difficulties?Less than two weeksTwo weeks to a few monthsSeveral months or longerI’m not sure

6. How clear do you feel about what’s going on?I understand the concern but want help managing itI’m unsure why I’m strugglingI have specific questions about attention, learning, thinking, or diagnosisI’m mainly curious and exploring

7. What are you hoping support could provide?Coping tools, emotional support, or help changing patternsAnswers about strengths, difficulties, diagnosis, or accommodationsBoth practical support and greater understandingHelp figuring out where to start

8. How are your current coping strategies and support working?They generally feel sufficientThey help, but I still struggleThey aren’t enough right nowI don’t have much support

9. Are you physically located in Georgia?YesNoMy location varies

This page is not monitored. Questionnaire answers cannot establish a diagnosis or reliably determine a level of care.

Dr. Barbee, PhD(404) 425-9750Atlanta, GA