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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?
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