SRQ-20 — WHO Self-Reporting Questionnaire
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About SRQ-20
The SRQ-20 is a WHO screen for common mental disorders. It has 20 yes or no items referring to the past month. Score 1 point for each “Yes”. Total range 0 to 20. Recommended cutoffs vary by setting. Many programs use 7 or 8 as a positive screen. Use local validation when available.
Source guidance: WHO SRQ user guide and validation studies reporting site-specific optimal thresholds. No WHO endorsement implied.
SRQ-20 results
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SRQ-20 FAQ
What does SRQ-20 measure
Symptoms of common mental disorders like anxiety, depressed mood, and somatic complaints over the last month. Items are yes or no and then summed.
How is it scored
Count every “Yes” as 1 point. Total 0 to 20. Programs often use 7 or 8 as a positive screen. Local validation is best.
Is a positive score a diagnosis
No. It is a signal to consider a discussion with a qualified clinician. Screening helps decide who may benefit from further assessment.
Can I use this for clinical care
Use as a screen with clinical judgment. Adjust the cutoff to your setting if you have local validation data.
Do you store answers
No. Answers stay on your device. Share links keep your data in the URL hash on your device.
Who created SRQ-20
World Health Organization developed the SRQ for primary care screening. See the WHO user’s guide in References.
References and credits
- World Health Organization. A User’s Guide to the Self Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ). WHO, 1994. Items and instructions. No endorsement implied. © WHO. See WHO copyright guidance for reuse.
- Netsereab TB et al. Validation of the WHO SRQ-20 in primary care. Sensitivity and specificity vary by cutoff; many programs use 7 or 8.
- van der Westhuizen C et al. SRQ-20 performs well for depression, anxiety, suicidality in low and middle income settings.
- Program and review articles that note the common use of 7/8 cutoffs in primary care samples.
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