Do I need psychological help? Take the test at the private practice of online psychologist Patric Pförtner.
Psychologist Patric Pförtner

Patric Pförtner

M.Sc. Psychologist, Doctoral Researcher

Test: Do You Need Psychological Support?

Do you ask yourself: "Am I still doing well emotionally?", "Should I seek professional help?" or "How do I know when my burden is becoming too heavy?" These questions are very common, and there is no shame in considering whether psychological support could be useful right now.

Signs that psychological support may be helpful:

  • You feel emotionally drained or overwhelmed for an extended period.
  • You experience physical symptoms without a medical cause.
  • You feel restricted in your daily life by your feelings.
  • You notice that you cannot manage your challenges on your own anymore.

This test helps you assess whether psychological support could be a meaningful next step for you.

Originally written in German — read the original here: Psychologische-Hilfe-Test.

Psychological Help Test Test: 15 Questions

All questions refer to the last 14 days. The answer options are scaled like a grading system — the first option counts as one point, the last as five. Choose one answer per question and click Evaluate Now at the end.

1. Have you been crying more often lately than you used to?

2. Have you lost interest in activities that used to bring you joy?

3. Do you often feel exhausted or low on energy?

4. Do you have trouble falling or staying asleep?

5. Do you suffer from physical complaints for which doctors find no cause?

6. Do you have recurring thoughts or worries that you cannot switch off?

7. Do you avoid social situations out of fear?

8. Do you feel worthless or carry feelings of guilt?

9. Has your weight changed without you changing your diet or exercise?

10. Do you find it difficult to concentrate?

11. Do you use alcohol or other substances to cope with your feelings?

12. Do you find it hard to maintain relationships with other people?

13. Do your feelings or moods affect your quality of life?

14. Do you feel that you need support in dealing with your emotions?

15. Do your feelings affect your daily life at work, school, or home?

This online screening is not a diagnostic tool. Only a trained medical professional — such as a doctor, psychiatrist or psychotherapist — can advise you on the next steps.

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Psychologist Patric Pförtner is a registered full member of the BDP

Quality seal for psychological counselling awarded by the Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP).

 Registered full member of the BDP

Registered full member of the Professional Association of German Psychologists (BDP).

 Online psychological counselling quality seal

For my work, the BDP has awarded me the "Counselling by Psychologists" quality mark.