How It Works

Two Tiers. Six Conditions. One Workflow.

Instead of picking one tool and hoping you chose right, cast a wide net — then test only what needs testing.

Multi-condition mental health screening is a clinical approach that tests for multiple mental health conditions simultaneously — rather than using separate instruments for each condition. Connected Mind screens for Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorder in a single 8-question instrument, replacing the need for tools like the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ASRS individually.

The Net vs. the Pole

Why single-condition screeners miss what matters.

Traditional Approach

Pick ONE screening tool — PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety — and hope you guessed right. You screen for one condition at a time, missing everything else.

Video transcript: An animation showing a single fishing pole casting into water and catching one fish at a time — representing how traditional screening tools like the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 test for only one condition per administration.

The Connected Mind Approach

Screen for ALL 6 conditions at once with 8 questions. Then test only what was triggered using targeted Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs). No guesswork, no wasted time.

Video transcript: An animation showing a wide fishing net sweeping through water and catching multiple fish simultaneously — representing how Connected Mind screens for symptoms associated with all 6 behavioral health conditions with a single 8-question screening.

Learn more about the clinical validation behind our screening — peer-reviewed across 234 patients in 5 primary care practices.

Two Tiers, One Workflow

Tier 1

Broad Screening

8 questions
~1 minute
6 conditions

The patient answers 8 carefully designed questions that screen across all 6 mental health conditions simultaneously. Results indicate which conditions are triggered for further evaluation and which are clear.

Tier 2

SAMs — Targeted Testing

Auto triggered
Only triggered

When the screen triggers a condition, SAMs testing begins automatically — no extra steps for staff. Conditions not triggered are skipped entirely, eliminating redundant and unnecessary questions.

The Screening Flow

Patient 8 questions
Screen 6 conditions
SAMs Triggered only
Report Instant results
Clinician Review Interpret & decide
Multi-Condition Screening

How Multi-Condition Screening Works

Traditional single-condition tools like the PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ASRS each screen for one condition. A provider using these tools individually would need to administer 3–6 separate instruments, taking 15–20 minutes per patient — and still risk missing conditions they did not think to test for.

Connected Mind replaces this with a single 8-question screening that covers all 6 conditions in under 1 minute. When the screening identifies a potential concern, validated follow-up testing is automatically triggered — only for the conditions that need further evaluation. Conditions that screen negative are skipped entirely, eliminating redundant questions.

The Workflow: Screen, Identify, Test, Report

  1. Screen — Patient completes 8 questions covering Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, and Somatic Symptom Disorder.
  2. Identify — Algorithm flags which conditions require deeper evaluation and clears the rest.
  3. Test — Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs) run automatically for triggered conditions only.
  4. Report — A structured clinical report is delivered to the provider for review and clinical decision-making.

Conditions Screened

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Substance Use Disorder
  • Somatic Symptom Disorder
Comprehensive Coverage

6 Conditions, One Screen

Connected Mind screens for the 6 most prevalent mental health conditions seen in primary care — all in a single patient encounter.

Depression

Screens for depressive symptoms using validated question patterns

Depression affects roughly 8% of U.S. adults in any given year, making it one of the most common conditions encountered in primary care. Symptoms include persistent low mood, loss of interest, fatigue, and changes in sleep or appetite. Routine screening allows providers to identify patients who may benefit from further evaluation before symptoms compound or lead to functional impairment.

Anxiety

Identifies generalized anxiety indicators across multiple domains

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worry across multiple areas of life — work, health, finances, and relationships. It frequently co-occurs with depression and is underdiagnosed in primary care because patients often present with physical complaints rather than psychological ones. Screening helps distinguish anxiety-driven somatic symptoms from other medical causes.

ADHD

Flags attention-deficit/hyperactivity patterns in adults

ADHD is widely underrecognized — many patients are never screened. Symptoms include difficulty sustaining attention, impulsivity, poor time management, and restlessness. Because ADHD frequently co-occurs with anxiety and depression, screening for it alongside other conditions reduces the risk of misattribution and incomplete care plans.

Bipolar Disorder

Screens for mood cycling and bipolar spectrum indicators

Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression alternating with periods of mania or hypomania. It is commonly misdiagnosed as unipolar depression because patients tend to seek help during depressive episodes. Screening for bipolar spectrum indicators during routine mental health checks helps providers avoid prescribing treatments that may worsen manic episodes.

Substance Use Disorder

Identifies potential substance use concerns requiring follow-up

Substance use disorders frequently co-occur with depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions, creating compounding risks when left unidentified. Patients may not voluntarily disclose substance use, making structured screening essential. Early identification during routine visits allows providers to initiate conversations about referral and harm reduction.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Flags somatic symptom burden that may indicate underlying conditions

Somatic symptom disorder presents as physical complaints — headaches, fatigue, pain, gastrointestinal issues — that are disproportionate to any identified medical cause. These patients often cycle through multiple specialist referrals without resolution. Screening for somatic symptom burden alongside other mental health conditions helps providers recognize when physical complaints may have a psychological component.

Suicide Risk

Built-in safety screen identifies suicidal risk

Built for Primary Care Workflows

Efficient Administration

Patients respond to screening questions on a tablet or computer. Clinicians review the structured results and guide clinical decisions — minimizing administration burden while keeping providers in the loop.

Instant Clinical Report

Results are delivered instantly to your EHR. The provider or qualified technician reviews a structured summary of triggered and cleared conditions.

Billable Encounters

Screening and testing are billable with standard CPT codes (96127, 96138, 96130). Connected Mind fits into existing reimbursement workflows.

No Wasted Questions

Screening rules out or triggers conditions within about 1 minute. SAMs testing goes deeper on only the triggered conditions — eliminating redundant and unnecessary questions so time is spent where it matters.

See our billing guides for CPT code details and reimbursement workflows, or contact us with questions about implementation.

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