What is this test for?
This test flags signs consistent with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults: difficulty getting organised, staying focused, finishing what you start, inner restlessness. It is an orientation, not a verdict.
Who is it for?
For any adult who recognises these everyday difficulties, or who has been wondering for a long time. ADHD often coexists with mood disorders — which is why MoodTrakr offers it alongside the other screeners.
How does it work?
You answer 18 questions about the past 6 months (a frequency scale). We apply the official ASRS Part A scoring to the first 6 questions, then show the 12 additional questions as unscored discussion prompts. Nothing is sent to a server: everything is computed on your device.
The science behind this test
The ASRS v1.1 (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale) was developed by the World Health Organization with R. C. Kessler. Part A (6 items) is the validated screen: a threshold of at least 4 marked answers warrants a fuller evaluation. Part B is a discussion support, without a diagnostic threshold.
The reference tests used by professionals
This questionnaire replaces none of the tools used in consultation. Here are the ones professionals actually use:
- Entretien clinique structuré (DIVA-5) — l’entretien diagnostique de référence du TDAH adulte, mené par un·e professionnel·le
- Évaluation psychiatrique complète — le diagnostic reste clinique : anamnèse, retentissement, diagnostics différentiels
Frequently asked questions
Is this ADHD test a diagnosis?
No. It is a screen: it points you in a direction, but only a psychiatrist or doctor can make a diagnosis, after a full evaluation. A positive result is simply an invitation to talk to a professional.
Is the test really free and anonymous?
Yes. The test is free, no sign-up, and your answers are processed only in your browser — they are not sent to any server. If you wish, you can then save your result, encrypted, in the app.
How long does the test take?
About 5 minutes: 6 scored questions, followed by 12 unscored prompts about your experience over the past 6 months.
What should I do with a positive result?
Set it calmly aside and talk it over with a health professional. MoodTrakr also offers gentle tools for attention and organisation in daily life.
Sources & methodology
This page draws on the references below — official guidelines, published studies and institutional documents. Every link is checked automatically at each release. Instrument attribution: ASRS-v1.1 (Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale) — © Organisation mondiale de la Santé / New York University et Ronald C. Kessler, PhD. Partie A cotée selon le dépistage publié ; repères complémentaires paraphrasés, non diagnostiques.
- ASRS v1.1 — official terms of use and downloads (Harvard Medical School)
- Kessler RC et al., Psychological Medicine, 2005 — validation of the 6-question screener
- Ustun B et al., JAMA Psychiatry, 2017 — the ASRS updated for DSM-5 (full text)
- Caci H et al., L’Encéphale, 2023 — study of the French version of the ASRS
- French Health Insurance (Ameli) — understanding ADHD
- Inserm — “What is ADHD?”
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