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Bipolar (MDQ)

Bipolar (MDQ): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.

ℹ Reference calculation based on the published method. It does not replace a clinical examination or a doctor's decision.

Bipolar (MDQ)

Unusually good or hyper mood (1 = yes)
Irritable, starting arguments (1 = yes)
Much more self-confident (1 = yes)
Less sleep without missing it (1 = yes)
More talkative, speaking faster (1 = yes)
Racing thoughts (1 = yes)
Easily distracted (1 = yes)
Much more energy (1 = yes)
Much more active (1 = yes)
Much more social or outgoing (1 = yes)
Much more interested in sex (1 = yes)
Unusual, risky or foolish behavior (1 = yes)
Spending money got you into trouble (1 = yes)
Several symptoms during the same period (1 = yes)
Problems caused (0 none – 3 serious)
“Yes” answers in question 1
0
Positive: ≥7 “yes” + symptoms at the same time + moderate or serious problemsProblems: 0 — none, 1 — minor, 2 — moderate, 3 — seriousScreening, not a diagnosisBipolar (MDQ): calculated with the published clinical method, with result interpretation. A reference tool that does not replace a doctor's advice.
MDQ screen
Negative

More about: Bipolar (MDQ)

What it calculates

The “Bipolar (MDQ)” calculator computes “Yes” answers in question 1 from 15 parameters: unusually good or hyper mood (1 = yes), irritable, starting arguments (1 = yes), much more self-confident (1 = yes), less sleep without missing it (1 = yes), more talkative, speaking faster (1 = yes), racing thoughts (1 = yes), easily distracted (1 = yes), much more energy (1 = yes), much more active (1 = yes), much more social or outgoing (1 = yes), much more interested in sex (1 = yes), unusual, risky or foolish behavior (1 = yes), spending money got you into trouble (1 = yes), several symptoms during the same period (1 = yes), problems caused (0 none – 3 serious).

Used by professionals and patients to assess health metrics, dosages, and risks.

Example calculation

With parameters Unusually good or hyper mood (1 = yes) = 0, Irritable, starting arguments (1 = yes) = 0, Much more self-confident (1 = yes) = 0, Less sleep without missing it (1 = yes) = 0, More talkative, speaking faster (1 = yes) = 0, Racing thoughts (1 = yes) = 0, Easily distracted (1 = yes) = 0, Much more energy (1 = yes) = 0, Much more active (1 = yes) = 0, Much more social or outgoing (1 = yes) = 0, Much more interested in sex (1 = yes) = 0, Unusual, risky or foolish behavior (1 = yes) = 0, Spending money got you into trouble (1 = yes) = 0, Several symptoms during the same period (1 = yes) = 0, Problems caused (0 none – 3 serious) = 0 the result is 0 (Positive: ≥7 “yes” + symptoms at the same time + moderate or serious problems).

How to use

  1. Enter unusually good or hyper mood (1 = yes), irritable, starting arguments (1 = yes), much more self-confident (1 = yes), less sleep without missing it (1 = yes), more talkative, speaking faster (1 = yes), racing thoughts (1 = yes), easily distracted (1 = yes), much more energy (1 = yes), much more active (1 = yes), much more social or outgoing (1 = yes), much more interested in sex (1 = yes), unusual, risky or foolish behavior (1 = yes), spending money got you into trouble (1 = yes), several symptoms during the same period (1 = yes) and problems caused (0 none – 3 serious) — each field above is adjustable with a slider.
  2. “Yes” answers in question 1 is calculated automatically as you type.
  3. Check the worked example below to see the formula applied to real numbers.
  4. Copy the result or bookmark this calculator.

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FAQ

How is BMI calculated?
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Example: 70 kg / (1.75 m)² = 22.9. The WHO normal range is 18.5–24.9; below that is underweight, 25–29.9 is overweight, and 30+ is obese.
Is BMI accurate for everyone?
No. BMI does not distinguish muscle from fat, so athletes may show a high BMI with low body fat. It is also less reliable for teenagers, pregnant people, older adults, and very tall or short individuals.
What are the BMI categories?
Underweight: below 18.5. Normal: 18.5–24.9. Overweight: 25–29.9. Obese class I: 30–34.9; class II: 35–39.9; class III: 40+.
What is a better measure than BMI?
Body fat percentage, waist-to-height ratio (aim for under 0.5), and waist circumference give a clearer picture of health than BMI alone.

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