What the bipolar disorder test measures
This self-assessment looks at bipolar Disorder — how often it shows up, how strongly, and how much it is shaping your day-to-day life. The questions follow the shape of the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), a screening instrument clinicians use for the same first step. It is not a diagnosis, but it can point you toward areas to find and work on. It's worth a conversation.
- “You felt so good or hyper that others thought you were not your normal self?
- “You were so irritable that you shouted at people or started arguments?
- “You felt much more self-confident than usual?
How AI helps with this test — and where it stops
When you finish, it helps you see patterns — not a directed template — and tells you which areas you scored highest on, what pattern this suggests, and three small steps to try this week. It writes in plain language, in seconds.
It does not diagnose, does not name a condition, and does not store your name or chat history as part of your result. If something sensitive or serious comes up, it will suggest you speak with a qualified psychiatrist.
🧪 Clinically validated: the questions follow the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ). HopeQure adds the AI reading and the route to a specialist; it does not change the questions.
Who should take it
Anyone who has noticed bipolar Disorder affecting sleep, work, relationships or energy for more than a couple of weeks — or who has been told by someone close that something seems different. It is also useful before a first appointment, so you arrive with a clear picture, and during therapy, to see the score move.
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How it is scored, and what your result means
Every answer scores 0–4. The total becomes a percentage and lands in one of three bands. A higher score means more signs of bipolar Disorder.
Your answers do not suggest mood swings of the bipolar kind is a problem right now. Keep the habits that are working, and come back if things change.
Several answers point to marked mood swings affecting your days. This is the stage where one conversation with a psychiatrist changes the most — before it becomes a pattern.
Your answers suggest bipolar-type mood episodes is significant and probably costing you. This is not a diagnosis, but it is a clear reason to talk to a psychiatrist this week. You can book below, or ask us to call you.
What happens after the result
Plain words, no jargon, so you know what it means and what may be helpful.
Psychiatrists you can book directly, with their next free slot.
Book a chat, save for later, or look at what's next. No pressure — the result is yours.
When to talk to a psychiatrist
Two weeks or more of the pattern, sleep or appetite changing, pulling away from people, or work slipping — any one of these is enough. You do not need to be at breaking point. A psychiatrist on HopeQure typically sees people within a day or two, online or in person, and the first session is mostly listening. If you feel unsafe right now, call Tele-MANAS 14416 — free, 24×7 — before anything else.
How this test was built
The items follow the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ). MDQ screening items.
Hirschfeld RMA, Williams JBW, Spitzer RL, et al. Development and validation of a screening instrument for bipolar spectrum disorder: the Mood Disorder Questionnaire. Am J Psychiatry. 2000;157(11):1873–1875.
Each answer is worth 0–4. The total is divided by the maximum and shown as a percentage, then placed in one of three bands at 34% and 67%. That arithmetic is fixed — the AI writes the words, never the number.
Screening, not diagnosis. No single questionnaire can diagnose anything; a clinician takes history, context and time. If something serious shows up, the page says so and shows the crisis line before anything else.
Every band of result text is written and checked by HopeQure's clinical team and revisited when the instrument's guidance changes. The date above is the last review, not the publish date.
Three things worth knowing
9 questions, one at a time. No account, no email, no card. You can stop halfway and pick it up later on this device.
The scale is about how often, not how bad. Answer as the last few weeks actually were — the result is only useful if it is honest.
Your answers stay in the browser unless you ask for a call back. Never shared with an employer, even on a company plan.
“It named the thing I could not. I showed the result to my psychiatrist in the first session and we started from there.”
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Questions people ask
View all FAQs →Is the bipolar disorder test free?
Yes — free, no account needed, and the result is instant. It takes about 3 minutes.
Can this test diagnose bipolar Disorder?
No. It is a screening tool: it tells you whether bipolar Disorder is worth talking to a professional about. Only a qualified clinician — on HopeQure, a psychiatrist — can assess and diagnose. The questions follow the shape of the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ), which clinicians use for exactly that first step.
How is it scored?
Each answer scores 0–4. Your total is shown as a percentage of the maximum and placed in one of three bands — low, moderate, high — with a plain-language explanation of what that band usually means and what to do next.
Who sees my answers?
Nobody, unless you leave your name and number for a call back. Results are never shared with an employer, even if you use HopeQure through a company plan.
What should I do if my result is high?
Please reach out today. Call Tele-MANAS 14416 (free, 24×7) if you feel unsafe, and use the call-back button — say it is urgent and a coordinator will connect you with a psychologist the same day.
Can I retake it?
Yes, any time. Many people retake a test every few weeks during therapy to see the score move — that is exactly how clinicians use these instruments.
Rather just talk to someone?
A care coordinator can connect you with a psychiatrist — free, private, and with no obligation.