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Use when screening for nonspecific psychological distress or tracking symptom burden over time. Provides K6 and K10 scales with scoring and interpretation guidance.
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| name | distress-screening |
| description | Use when screening for nonspecific psychological distress or tracking symptom burden over time. Provides K6 and K10 scales with scoring and interpretation guidance. |
This skill provides the K6 and K10 psychological distress scales. Use K6 for brief screening and K10 for more detailed monitoring.
Permission: Use of K6 and K10 is free and does not require formal permission; include the required copyright and citation.
| Assessment | Items | Time | Purpose | Score Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K6 | 6 | 1-2 min | Brief distress screening | 0-24 (0-4 coding) |
| K10 | 10 | 2-3 min | Distress monitoring | 0-40 (0-4 coding) |
Use this mode when the clinician says "start" or "administer" the K6/K10.
Use templates in each asset file.
