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    Anxiety · 3 items · 0–12 · Connor 2001

    Mini-SPIN: Scoring, Cutoffs & Interpretation

    3-item brief screen for generalised social anxiety disorder.

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    For each statement, choose how much the problem has bothered you during the past week.

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    01Fear of embarrassment causes me to avoid doing things or speaking to people.
    02I avoid activities in which I am the centre of attention.
    03Being embarrassed or looking stupid are among my worst fears.
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    02 - The clinician's brief

    01 - Scoring & cutoffs

    How scoring works.

    Score
    Severity
    Interpretation
    0–5
    Below cutoff
    Below the screening threshold for social anxiety disorder.
    6–12
    At or above cutoff
    At or above the cutoff (6 or more). Suggestive of generalised social anxiety disorder; further assessment is recommended.

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