Are your thoughts playing tricks on you?
The Prodromal Questionnaire (PQ-16) is a validated 16-item screening tool for unusual perceptual experiences and early psychotic symptoms. It takes ~5 minutes and was developed for use in general and clinical populations (Ising et al., 2012).
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🔬 Psychosis Risk Screening (PQ-16)
What is the PQ-16?
The PQ-16 (Prodromal Questionnaire) is a brief screening tool for unusual experiences that are sometimes associated with a higher risk of psychosis. It explores strange perceptions, intrusive thoughts or a sense of suspicion or unreality. These experiences are in fact more common in the general population than people assume.
Why it matters
Spotting unusual experiences early allows, if needed, gentle and timely support. It is important to remember that having these experiences does not mean you will develop a disorder: many people experience them briefly, especially during periods of stress or fatigue.
About this test
This test is free, fast and confidential. It is only a screening tool, never a diagnosis, and a high score does not predict an illness. If these experiences worry you, distress you or disrupt your daily life, please talk to a mental health professional or reach out to a support line.