Appendix 11 - Psychosis

Psyhosis can be screened for with the help of the Prodromal Questionnaire –Brief Version.

Prodromal Questionnaire –Brief Version

Scoring the Prodromal Questionnaire –Brief Version

Distress score: sum of distress responses Total score = One point for every True item

Interpreting the Prodromal Questionnaire –Brief Version

Definite referral for further assessment is indicated where there is a total score of 3 or above plus a distress score of 6 or above. Further assessment may still be warranted where 1 or more items are endorsed and concerns have emerged in your general screen.