A Comprehensive Mental & Cognitive Health Screening Tool
The Vyas Questionnaire© (VQ©) is a brief, evidence‑based screening instrument designed to identify psychological and neurocognitive symptom risks in individuals ages 8 through adulthood. Developed to meet the needs of high‑volume clinical and educational settings, the VQ© provides clinicians with rapid, actionable data that supports early detection, appropriate triage, and coordinated care.
Peer‑Reviewed Publication
Vyas, S. K. (2025). Comprehensive mental and cognitive health screening: A novel approach. Current Psychology.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-025-08559-4
Clinical Purpose
The VQ© serves as a first‑line mental and cognitive health screener and a longitudinal monitoring tool across diverse care environments, including:
- Pediatrics and primary care
- Psychiatry, psychology, and neuropsychology
- School‑based health and academic evaluations
- Integrated behavioral health programs
- Specialty and hospital-based departments
The tool supports:
- Early identification of psychological and neurocognitive concerns
- Guidance for diagnostic evaluation and referral pathways
- Ongoing monitoring across the care journey
Key Features & Clinical Utility
Broad Domain Coverage
The VQ© screens across interconnected psychological, neurocognitive, and medical domains, enabling clinicians to identify risk patterns that may otherwise be overlooked.
Workflow‑Friendly Design
Created specifically for real-world settings, the VQ© is:
- Brief
- Easy to administer
- Suitable for repeated use
- Designed for high‑volume practices
Supports Integrated Care
The VQ© aligns with modern integrated behavioral health models by providing fast, meaningful data that enhances documentation, care coordination, and clinical decision-making.
Psychometric Strength
Reliability
- Cronbach’s α = 0.87
- McDonald’s ω = 0.87
Strong internal consistency across all domains.
Predictive Validity
Sensitivity:
- Anxiety: 0.96
- ADHD: 0.94
- Learning Disorder / ADLs: 0.86
Specificity:
- Depression, Social Struggles, Emotional Disorder: 1.00
- Learning Disorder / ADLs: 0.88
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptom Risk: 0.88
These metrics demonstrate that the VQ© provides clinically meaningful insights with low false‑positive rates, supporting accurate triage and reducing unnecessary referrals.
Intended Use
The VQ© is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It is appropriate for:
Access & Implementation
Clinicians, researchers, and organizations may request access to administer the VQ©.
Register here: Vyas Questionnaire©
(Approval is required to use the instrument.)