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Before you begin... Checklist 1: General Wellbeing
Checklist 1: The Results
This brochure will ask you a series of questions about No Yes, Yes,
your health and wellbeing. Based on your answers, when not when drinking or
you will be given some feedback and advice. If you said ‘no’ to every symptom this suggests
drinking or using using drugs you're doing well. If you’re worried about
Answer as honestly as you can for the most accurate drugs anything, speak to your GP or someone you
results. The results are a guide and meant to be used Do you often have headaches? trust: it’s always OK to reach out for help.
as part of your decision making process. You are the
expert on your body and life: take whatever action Is your appetite poor? If you answered “Yes, when not drinking or using
you feel is right for you. drugs” for 1 to 4 questions this suggests you have
Do you sleep badly? some difficult symptoms. Speak to your GP or
These tests have been adapted from the open-source someone you trust – there is help available if
Psycheck screening tool for mental health symptoms, Are your easily frightened? you need or want it.
and the criteria from the Diagnostic and Statistical
Manual of Mental Disorders 5th Edition (DSM-5) for Do your hands shake? If you answered “Yes, when not drinking or
substance use disorders. using drugs” for 5 or more questions: You seem
Do you feel nervous? to have some difficult symptoms and having
The tests & their results Is your digestion poor? a hard time. Speak to your GP about your
symptoms, or look on the back of this pamphlet
The tests can give you feedback, but they cannot Do you have trouble thinking clearly? for some more specific help. It’s always OK to
provide a diagnosis. The results are a guide rather reach out for help, and you are not alone.
than a set of instructions. If the results don’t feel right Do you feel unhappy?
to you, that’s okay. Take any action that meets your If you answered "Yes, when drinking or using
needs. Do you cry more than usual? drugs" for 5 or more questions, you might be
having some problems related to alcohol or
If any questions in the checklist raise concerns about Do you find it difficult to enjoy your daily activities? drug use. Take a look at the next test to see
your wellbeing, you can always reach out for help and how you’re doing.
guidance. Take a look at the back of this brochure for Do you find it difficult to make decisions?
services that can provide support.
Is your daily work suffering?
Are you unable to play a useful part in life?
Have you lost interest in things?
Think of Do you feel that you are a worthless person? If you ticked yes to
the checklists 'when using alcohol
as a guide rather Has the thought of ending your life been on your mind? and other drugs', then
than instructions. If turn over to take the 2nd
you are worried, help is Do you feel tired all the time? checklist to see
available. how you are doing....
Do you have uncomfortable feelings in your stomach?
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Are you easily tired?