Online psychological tests to understand what is going on

What is an online psychological test and what is it for?

An online psychological test is a self-report questionnaire that collects, in a structured way, how often or how intensely you experience certain symptoms, thoughts or behaviours. Unlike a magazine personality quiz, MyPsicoTest tests are built from recognised diagnostic criteria and from the structure of validated screening scales, that is, the same instruments professionals use in the first phase of an assessment.

Their usefulness is twofold. On the one hand, they help you name and organise something you may have been noticing vaguely for a while: trouble concentrating, constant worry, exhaustion that rest does not fix, or the feeling of not fitting in socially. On the other, they give you an objective starting point to decide whether it is worth consulting a professional and to explain, with data in hand, what is happening to you.

Many people take years to ask for help because they do not know whether what they feel is "serious enough". A well-designed screening test does not replace that conversation with a professional, but it brings it closer.

Screening is not diagnosis: what a test can and cannot tell you

It is worth being very clear about this. A screening test estimates the likelihood that your symptoms correspond to a given condition; a diagnosis can only be made by a mental health professional after a clinical interview, a review of your personal history and, where appropriate, complementary tests.

This has two practical consequences:

• A high result does not mean you have the disorder. It means your answers resemble those of people who do closely enough to justify an assessment. Many conditions share symptoms: poor concentration appears in ADHD, but also in anxiety, depression or insomnia.
• A low result does not rule it out completely. People who have spent years compensating for their difficulties, or who tend to minimise them, may score lower than their real situation would warrant.

That is why every page includes an interpretation guide with score cut-offs, an explanation of look-alike conditions and clear advice on when to consult. And that is why all our results end with the same invitation: if in doubt, talk to a psychologist.

How we designed the MyPsicoTest tests

Each of our 15 tests follows the same development process:

1. Choosing the construct. We select conditions and psychological dimensions with clear clinical criteria (DSM-5-TR and ICD-11) and reference screening instruments.
2. Writing the items. We write original questions that reflect the diagnostic criteria in everyday, understandable, jargon-free language. When a public-domain instrument exists (such as the PHQ-9 for depression or the GAD-7 for anxiety), we adapt and cite it.
3. Consistent response scales. We use frequency, intensity or agreement scales with four or five options, always from lowest to highest, so answering is intuitive.
4. Indicative cut-off points. We define between three and five result levels, calibrated to maximise sensitivity: we would rather someone books a consultation that turns out to be unnecessary than goes without help.
5. Breakdown by area. Most tests show subscales (for example, inattention versus hyperactivity in ADHD) to make the result more useful.
6. Review and updates. Content is reviewed periodically in line with current clinical guidelines.

The result is a collection of short (3 to 6 minutes), rigorous and pleasant-to-answer tests, available in Spanish, Catalan and English.

How to interpret your results and what to do next

When you finish a test you will see a total score, an indicative level (low, mild, moderate, high or very high), a text explaining what that range means, a breakdown by area and a list of concrete steps. We suggest reading it calmly and, if you want to keep it, taking a screenshot, because we store nothing.

If your result is low

That is good news, but do not ignore what led you to take the test. Review the most common factors affecting wellbeing (sleep, stress, physical activity, relationships) and consider taking a related test: discomfort often has a different name from the one we imagined.

If your result is moderate or high

It is time to consult a professional. It does not mean something is "very wrong": it means you have enough indicators for an assessment to be worthwhile. Take your result to the appointment; it will help guide the first session.

In any case

Remember that a test measures a specific moment. If your situation changes, you can retake it a few weeks later and compare.

When to ask a psychologist for help (and why online therapy works)

You do not need to hit rock bottom to ask for help. The most common reasons to consult are that the discomfort lasts for weeks, that it interferes with work, studies or relationships, that it comes back in cycles, or simply that you want to understand yourself better. If thoughts of harming yourself appear, the consultation is urgent: in Spain you can call 024 (24 hours, free) or 112, or your local emergency number elsewhere.

Online therapy has shown in numerous studies an effectiveness equivalent to in-person therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, insomnia and many other difficulties. Its advantages are practical: no travel, flexible hours and a setting where you feel safe. That is why, at the end of every test, we recommend Xènia Capel Salcedo, a licensed clinical psychologist (COPC 14982) with a master's degree in Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, who offers online therapy from anywhere and a free first consultation call.

Your privacy: we store no answers

We know that answering questions about your mental health honestly requires trust. That is why MyPsicoTest works in a radically simple way: the test is scored entirely in your browser. Your answers never travel to a server, are not linked to your IP address and are not stored in any database. We do not ask for a name, an email address or a sign-up, and we use no third-party analytics tools.

The only first-party cookies are technical: they remember the language you chose and your decision about the cookie notice. We also use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to see how the site is used, and they only run if you accept: if you decline, the site works exactly the same and nothing from Google or Microsoft is loaded. Analytics measures pages, not people, and the test block is masked, so neither your answers nor your result are recorded. You can read the details in our privacy policy. If you want to share a test with someone, the link that is shared is the page's, never your results.