A bipolar disorder screening tool evaluating patterns of mood cycling, elevated energy periods, and depressive episodes.
Bipolar disorder is characterised by significant mood swings between periods of elevated energy and mood (mania or hypomania) and periods of low mood (depression). It affects approximately 2-3% of the population. Many people with bipolar disorder go undiagnosed for years, often being treated only for depression. This screening tool evaluates both poles of the mood spectrum — looking for patterns of elevated mood, decreased sleep need, racing thoughts, and alternating depressive periods.
This test is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Bipolar disorder is characterised by significant mood swings between periods of elevated energy and mood (mania or hypomania) and periods of low mood (depression). It affects approximately 2-3% of the population. Many people with bipolar disorder go undiagnosed for years, often being treated only for depression. This screening tool evaluates both poles of the mood spectrum — looking for patterns of elevated mood, decreased sleep need, racing thoughts, and alternating depressive periods.
This free screening takes about 4 min and includes 10 questions. Results are instant and stay on your device unless you choose to share them. It is an informal tool for self-reflection — not a diagnosis, licence, or medical report.
Score bands used on this page: Low Indicators (0–7): Your responses suggest minimal indicators of bipolar-related mood patterns. Mood fluctuations appear within normal range. Mild Indicators (8–15): Some patterns associated with mood cycling are present. These may warrant discussion with a healthcare professional. Moderate Indicators (16–23): Your responses show a moderate pattern of mood cycling. A professional assessment is recommended. Strong Indicators (24–30): Your responses indicate significant patterns consistent with mood cycling. Please seek professional assessment.
Read the matched band and any insights or recommendations on the results screen first. If a score suggests a concern (mood, attention, sleep, or safety), talk with a GP or qualified clinician — bring a screenshot of your results as a conversation starter.
For skill-style quizzes (memory, focus, reasoning), pair this questionnaire with the interactive brain games on this site: reaction time, digit span, Stroop, and the Full Brain Test give timed practice that questionnaires cannot.
Retake after meaningful change — better sleep, a new routine, or therapy — not every day. Frequent retests mostly measure mood-of-the-moment noise.
This test is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and should not replace professional medical advice. If you are experiencing distress, please consult a licensed healthcare provider.
Self-report tools can under- or over-estimate symptoms depending on insight, culture, and stress that day. They are best as a structured checklist, not a verdict.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, contact local emergency services or a crisis line immediately — do not wait on a quiz score.