This self-check screens for panic-attack symptoms such as sudden fear, racing heart, shortness of breath, and worry about future attacks. It is modeled on brief anxiety screening approaches such as the instruments described by Shear and colleagues (2001). Source: Shear et al., 2001 (PubMed).
How to use it: Answer about your recent experiences honestly. It is a self-screen, not a test you pass or fail.
Reading your score: More items endorsed suggests a higher likelihood that a professional evaluation is worthwhile. It flags risk, not a diagnosis.
Limitations: This is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnosis. Panic-like symptoms can come from many causes, including physical ones, so a clinician should evaluate them.
When to seek help: If you have chest pain, feel unsafe, or score high, consult a medical or mental health professional promptly. If you ever feel you might harm yourself, contact 988 (US) immediately.
Related: Our GAD-7 Anxiety Test and Mental Health Help (US).