Important Notice
If you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please seek immediate help by calling 988 or 911. These tools are not designed for crisis situations. See our crisis resources.
Purpose and Limitations (Attorney Review Required)
Self-assessment tools on the Pothos Health website (including GAD-7, PHQ-9, ASRS, ACEs, and related screeners) are screening and educational tools. They are not a diagnosis and do not replace evaluation by a qualified mental health professional.
Not Emergency or Crisis Support (Attorney Review Required)
These tools are not designed for emergency or crisis situations and are not monitored in real time. If you are in crisis or need immediate help, call 911 or 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. See our crisis resources.
No Automatic Clinical Relationship (Attorney Review Required)
Completing an assessment does not by itself establish a therapist-client or provider-patient relationship with Pothos Health.
Data Use and Retention (Attorney Review Required)
With your consent, we may store your responses and related information to provide results, send requested follow-up, and support care when you choose to connect with us. If you request follow-up or become a client, assessment information may be reviewed by our team and retained as part of intake or clinical workflows, subject to our Privacy Policy, Data Retention page, and Notice of Privacy Practices when applicable.
[TODO FOR COUNSEL: Confirm when web assessment data constitutes PHI and how it may be used in clinical records.]
PCL-5 Users
If you use the PCL-5 trauma assessment, also review our PCL-5 Trauma Assessment Disclaimer.
Related Policies
See our Privacy Policy, Data Retention page, and Notice of Privacy Practices.