ICD-10 Symptoms Checklist

20 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Quick checklist to spot, document, and act on common mental health symptoms.

• Introduce yourself and explain the visit

  State your name, role, and purpose of the conversation

• Obtain permission to discuss mental health

  Ask if the person is comfortable and agrees to proceed

• Ask about current symptoms

  Get examples, how long they've lasted, and daily effects

• Ask about mood and interest changes

  Check for persistent sadness or loss of interest

• Ask about anxiety, panic, or excessive worry

  Note triggers, frequency, and impact on activities

• Ask about unusual perceptions or disordered thinking

  Screen for hallucinations, bizarre beliefs, or confusion

• Ask about sleep, appetite, and energy changes

  Record increases or decreases and daily consequences

• Screen for suicidal thoughts or self-harm

  Directly ask about thoughts, plans, intent, or past attempts

• Assess risk of harm to others

  Ask about violent thoughts, plans, or access to means

• Ask about alcohol, drug, and medication use

  Include prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, and substances

• Review medical history and current medications

  Look for physical causes or medication side effects

• Check for recent stressors or major life changes

  Ask about relationships, work, housing, or bereavement

• Observe behavior, speech, and appearance

  Note grooming, eye contact, tone, and motor activity

• Use a brief validated screening tool

  Consider PHQ-9 or GAD-7 to quantify symptoms

• Document symptoms, severity, and functional impact

  Record onset, frequency, triggers, and daily effects

• Create a safety plan if suicide risk is present

  List warning signs, contacts, and steps to reduce immediate risk

• Arrange urgent referral for immediate risk or severe symptoms

  Contact emergency services or crisis teams as needed

• Discuss treatment options and next steps

  Talk about therapy, medication review, and lifestyle supports

• Provide self-help strategies and coping tips

  Share breathing, sleep hygiene, and grounding techniques

• Share follow-up plan and local support resources

  Set next appointments and provide helpline or clinic contacts

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