Informed Consent

Understanding the MBHS Assessment

What is the MBHS?

The MBHS (Mental and Behavioral Health Screening) is a digital assessment tool designed to help identify potential mental health concerns and provide insights into your emotional well-being. It is intended as a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument.

Important Information Before You Begin

This is NOT a Diagnostic Tool

  • The MBHS assessment provides screening results, not medical diagnoses
  • Only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose mental health conditions
  • Results should be discussed with a qualified healthcare provider

This is NOT Emergency Care

  • If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, do not rely on this assessment
  • Call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline immediately or contact emergency services 988
  • This tool cannot replace immediate professional intervention in crisis situations

What the Assessment Involves

  • A series of questions about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors
  • Questions about your daily functioning and relationships
  • Optional questions about your personal and medical history
  • Approximately 15-30 minutes to complete
  • Immediate generation of your results upon completion

Your Rights

  • You may skip questions you do not wish to answer (though this may affect result accuracy)
  • You may stop the assessment at any time
  • Your responses are confidential and protected under our Privacy Policy
  • You may request deletion of your data in accordance with applicable laws

Limitations of the Assessment

  • Accuracy depends on honest and thoughtful responses
  • Results are based on your self-reported information at a single point in time
  • The tool cannot account for all individual circumstances
  • Cultural, linguistic, or contextual factors may affect interpretation
  • Results are not a guarantee of current or future mental health status

Recommended Actions After Assessment

  • Share your results with a licensed mental health professional
  • Seek a comprehensive evaluation if results suggest potential concerns
  • Follow up with your primary care provider or a specialist
  • Use results as a starting point for discussion, not as a final answer

By Proceeding with This Assessment, You Acknowledge

  • You understand this is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument
  • You will seek professional medical advice for any concerning results
  • You are voluntarily providing information and responses
  • You understand the limitations of digital mental health screening
  • You have read and agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service

For B2B Therapists

If you are a mental health professional administering this assessment to clients:

  • You are responsible for obtaining appropriate informed consent from your clients
  • You must review results with clients as part of a comprehensive clinical evaluation
  • You acknowledge this tool is a supplement to, not a replacement for, clinical judgment
  • You are responsible for ensuring appropriate follow-up care for clients
  • You will use the tool in accordance with your professional ethical guidelines and license requirements