Online test for OCD

You might have unwanted thoughts, images, or doubts that feel hard to ignore, and want to explore whether OCD symptoms could be part of what you are experiencing. This short test helps you reflect on common patterns and their impact on daily life.

This test is an indicative screening tool, and shouldn't be used instead of getting help if you need it. For urgent mental health help that is not an emergency, use NHS 111 online or call 111. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.

If you need someone to listen, call Samaritans free on 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258.

This OCD screening test gives an indication on whether the answers you give today correlate to common OCD symptoms and patterns. It is based on diagnostic tools, but cannot give a diagnosis.

These are the references for this test: Foa, E.B., Huppert, J.D., Leiberg, S., Hajcak, G., Langner, R., et al. (2002). The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory: Development and validation of a short version. Psychological Assessment, 14, 485-496.

No, this is just a screening tool for OCD and it cannot give a formal diagnosis.

If you want to explore what you're experiencing, you may be interested in our private psychiatric assessments, or in talking therapy.

There are 18 questions in this free online OCD test, and you'll need to think about how much you relate to each of the statements. Take as much time as you need to consider your experiences; there is no need to rush. There is no right or wrong answer.

The test score will give you an indication of whether or not your answers suggest signs of OCD.

It is not a formal diagnosis, and is designed to help you think about your experiences. The score is based on the answers you give and how they correspond to common patterns and behaviours linked with OCD.

You may want to learn more about OCD once you have the results of this screening test, or watch our Real Life episodes about OCD.

If you score highly, you may want to explore assessment options or talking therapy. Alternatively, you could speak to your GP and discuss the possible next steps for you.

You might also want to look at our other online tests, to see if anything else resonates with how you're feeling.