This article answers common questions about the scored measures available in SimplePractice and how they work in your account.
Note: To view our main guide on scored measures, see Using scored measures.
Below, we'll cover:
- What scored measures are available in SimplePractice?
- What is the source for the scoring interpretations?
- How are high-risk responses indicated on scored measures?
- Can my client still complete a scheduled measure after an appointment?
What scored measures are available in SimplePractice?
Below, you can view which scored measures are available in SimplePractice, along with a description of each scored measure:
| Scored measure | Description |
| GAD-7 (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item scale) | Measures the presence and severity of anxiety |
| PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) | Measures the presence and severity of depression |
| PHQ-15 (Patient Health Questionnaire Physical Symptoms) | Assesses somatic symptom severity and the potential presence of somatization and somatoform disorders |
| PCL-5 (PTSD Checklist for DSM-5) | Measures the presence and severity of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms |
| AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test: Self-Report Version) | Screens for excessive alcohol consumption, consequences of drinking, and alcohol related symptoms |
| AUDIT-C Plus 3 (Alcohol and Substance Use Questionnaire) | Similar to the AUDIT, but includes items to screen for the excessive consumption of alcohol and other substances, such as tobacco and marijuana |
| WSAS (Work and Social Adjustment scale) | Measures how one’s mental health affects the ability to do certain day-to-day tasks |
| PEG (Pain, Enjoyment, General Activities scale) | Assesses pain intensity and interference |
| Y-BOCS (Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale) | Measures obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptom severity and treatment response |
| SWLS (Satisfaction With Life Scale) | Measures global cognitive judgments of satisfaction with one’s life |
| ICG (Inventory of Complicated Grief) | Measures symptoms of complicated grief in bereaved individuals |
| DSS-B (Brief Dissociative Symptoms Scale) | Measures symptoms of dissociation |
| SF-20 (Medical Outcomes Study: 20-Item Short Form Survey Instrument) | Measures health across six dimensions |
| FS (Flourishing Study) | Measures self-perceived success |
| ARM-5 (Agnew Relationship Measure – 5) | Measures therapeutic alliance |
| DASS-21 (Depression Anxiety Stress Scales) | Measure the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress |
| C-SSRS (Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale) | Determines risk of suicide |
| ASRS-v1.1 (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale Symptom Checklist) | Screens for attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults |
| CDC HRQOL-4 Plus 1 (Health Related Quality of Life) | Measure an individual’s perception of their own physical and mental health over 30 days |
| WHODAS 2.0 (WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0) | Measure health and disability |
| SP-GAM (SimplePractice Goal Attainment Measure) | Evaluate a client’s perception of their progress toward their primary treatment goal |
| OCI-R (Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory) | Measure symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) |
What is the source for the scoring interpretations?
Each measure and the corresponding scoring information are reproduced directly from source material and supporting literature. You can view the Sources on the scoring guide, as well as at the bottom of each completed measure:
How are high-risk responses indicated on scored measures?
The PHQ-9 includes a question related to suicidal ideation. If a client reports that they’ve had thoughts of suicide or self-harm Several days, More than half the days, or Nearly every day, this will be indicated by a high-risk flag when you view their results.
If a client responds affirmatively to a suicidal ideation question, they’ll see the following modal upon submitting the measure:
Note: The C-SSRS is another screening tool used to identify and evaluate suicide risk. The severity level will be indicated when you view the client's results.
Can my client still complete a scheduled measure after an appointment?
If a client didn’t complete a measure before their appointment, they can still do so afterwards. For scheduled measures, clients receive an automated email 24 hours before their next appointment, as well as 1 hour before their appointment if the measure hasn't yet been completed.
Note: You can also manually send clients a reminder to complete Pending documents at any time. For more information, see Sending manual reminders for pending forms, documents, or uploaded files.
You can check the status of a client’s scheduled scored measure from the appointment flyout. Under Scored measures, hover over the measure to view its status.
Note: Only team members with permission to view scored measures will see the Scored measures section when viewing an appointment. To learn more, see Clinician roles available for team members and Administrative roles available for team members.