Peer-Reviewed
Published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings
Screening & Testing
Multi-Condition Mental Health Screening — Stop Fishing with a Pole
Traditional tools force you to pre-judge which condition to look for. Connected Mind screens for 6 mental health conditions at once — then tests only what's triggered using Standardized Assessment Modules. Screen broad. Test deep. No wasted questions.
In most clinical workflows, Connected Mind with Fast Check replaces separate, condition-specific screening instruments at intake with one 8-question screen across six behavioral-health conditions. When results flag a condition, Connected Mind’s Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs) administer targeted, condition-specific testing for clinician review.
Traditional tools like the PHQ-9 are like fishing with a pole — they screen for one condition at a time. Connected Mind is like fishing with a net — it screens for all 6 conditions in a single pass. Most patients with a mental health condition have at least one co-occurring condition. Single-condition tools miss co-occurring symptom patterns, leaving conditions unidentified and patients without a complete clinical picture.
The Problem 69%
of patients who met criteria for depression reported only physical symptoms as the reason for their visit
Simon et al., New England Journal of Medicine, 1999 The Solution 97%
weighted negative predictive power
In a peer-reviewed study of 234 patients across 5 independent primary care practices, Connected Mind's screening achieved 97% weighted negative predictive power — meaning when the screen indicates a patient is clear for a given condition, it was correct 97% of the time in this study.
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How It Works
Screen Broad. Test Deep.
Two tiers, one workflow — designed to save you time.
1
Screen
Patients answer 8 yes/no questions in about 1 minute — no scales, no scoring complexity. The screen is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Every patient receives the same broad screen, so providers never have to pre-judge which condition to look for.
2
Identify & Test
Screening results flag which of the six conditions warrant further evaluation. Connected Mind® with Fast Check® then automatically administers the corresponding Standardized Assessment Modules (SAMs), providing targeted testing only for the conditions indicated.
3
Act
Providers receive a comprehensive clinical report with condition-specific results, severity gauges, consistency scores, and suicidality assessment — delivered instantly to the EHR. The report equips providers to create an informed treatment plan.
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What Providers Are Saying
I have everything I need to make a plan before I go into the exam room.
Dr. Gustavo Day, MD
Connected Mind identified issues in my patients that I would have completely missed with standard screening.
Amy Doneen, DNP
The branching logic means my patients only answer questions relevant to their symptoms. It respects their time and mine.
Dr. Derek LeJeune, MD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Connected Mind® with Fast Check®?
Connected Mind® with Fast Check® is a multi-condition mental health screening and testing platform for healthcare professionals. Connected Mind screens for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and somatic symptom disorder simultaneously using eight initial questions. When screening results indicate that a condition warrants further evaluation, Connected Mind automatically administers the corresponding Standardized Assessment Modules only for the conditions indicated. Structured results are provided for clinician review and interpretation.
How is Connected Mind different from the PHQ-9 and GAD-7?
Connected Mind does not use the PHQ-9 or GAD-7 as part of its screening or testing workflow. The PHQ-9 contains nine scored depression questions and is commonly accompanied by a functional-impact question, while the GAD-7 contains seven scored anxiety questions. Together, they require 16 scored questions—and commonly 17 patient prompts—to screen for only depression and generalized anxiety disorder. By themselves, these instruments provide condition-specific screening scores and do not automatically initiate additional testing. Connected Mind screens for six conditions using eight initial questions, then automatically administers its own corresponding Standardized Assessment Modules only for the conditions indicated.
Sources: Original PHQ-9 study and original GAD-7 study
Has Connected Mind been validated?
Yes. Connected Mind was evaluated in a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. The study used the SCID-5-RV—a structured clinical interview widely used as a reference standard in mental health research—as its primary reference criterion.
Source: View the peer-reviewed study
How long does Connected Mind screening and testing take?
The initial Connected Mind screen consists of eight questions and takes approximately one minute. If screening results indicate that one or more conditions warrant further evaluation, Connected Mind automatically administers Standardized Assessment Modules only for those conditions. These modules take approximately two to five minutes on average, but may take longer depending on the conditions indicated, the patient’s responses, and the number of follow-up questions presented. Conditions not indicated by the initial screen are skipped.
When does Connected Mind assess suicide risk?
Connected Mind does not administer a suicide-risk assessment during every initial screen. Suicide-risk questions are administered only when a condition is triggered for further testing and the corresponding Standardized Assessment Module progresses to the stage where a suicidality assessment is indicated. When administered, the assessment evaluates suicidal ideation, risks, plan, and intent and presents tiered results for clinician review. If no condition is triggered, or the triggered assessment does not progress to that stage, the suicide-risk questions are not administered.
Is Connected Mind® with Fast Check® billable to insurance?
Yes. Connected Mind supports established CPT workflows. The initial screening supports CPT 96127. When relevant, Connected Mind administers Standardized Assessment Modules that support CPT 96136 or 96138. Connected Mind then provides a structured report for clinician review and interpretation, supporting CPT 96130.
Source: CMS psychological and neuropsychological testing guidance
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