The Psychometric Assessment Finder is a comprehensive, research-informed guide to selecting appropriate screening and diagnostic tools across the DSM-5-TR.
 
Updated in December 2025 and now expanded to 73 pages, this resource brings together evidence-based assessments with clear, practical guidance on when and how to use them in clinical practice.
 
Designed for psychologists and mental health clinicians, this guide supports accurate assessment selection, efficient workflow, and informed clinical decision-making. It reduces the time spent searching for appropriate tools and provides a structured, clinician-friendly system you can rely on in everyday practice.
 
Selecting appropriate psychometric tools can often feel time-consuming and inconsistent, particularly when working across different presentations and age groups. This resource provides a clear and accessible framework to support confident, evidence-informed assessment selection.
 
What’s included
 
A comprehensive assessment directory
A structured guide covering screening and diagnostic tools across major DSM-5-TR diagnostic categories.
 
Lifespan-focused assessment options
Across each diagnostic category, tools have been included for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults wherever available, allowing you to identify developmentally appropriate measures across the lifespan.
 
Evidence-informed tool selection
Each assessment has been selected based on psychometric strength, clinical utility, and accessibility, supporting informed and defensible assessment choices.
 
Direct access to assessment tools
Interactive links take you directly to each measure, allowing you to download or access tools efficiently without needing to search across multiple sources.
 
Built for efficient clinical use
This resource has been designed to function as an interactive, easy-to-navigate directory:
• Navigate directly from the contents page to specific diagnostic categories
• View clearly organised assessment options within each section
• Identify tools across age groups within each category
• Access tools instantly via embedded links
 
This structure allows you to move seamlessly from diagnostic category, to age-appropriate assessment options, to direct access within a few clicks.
 
Scope of assessment tools
 
This guide includes screening and diagnostic tools across a wide range of presentations, including:
• Depressive disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Obsessive–compulsive and related disorders
• Trauma and stressor-related disorders
• Eating disorders
• Substance use disorders
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar and related disorders
• Conduct disorders
• Neurocognitive disorders
• Dissociative disorders
 
Additional sections are included for autism, ADHD, and insomnia. Each category also includes lifespan coverage across children, adolescents, adults, and older adults wherever appropriate. This way you can ensure you are using the appropriate measure for each age group. 
 
Who this is for
 
This resource is designed for psychologists and mental health clinicians who want a structured, efficient approach to selecting psychometric assessments across different presentations and age groups. It is suitable for clinicians conducting diagnostic assessments, completing intake assessments, or selecting measures to support treatment planning.
 
Key features
• 73-page comprehensive psychometric assessment guide
• Covers screening and diagnostic tools across DSM-5-TR categories
• Includes lifespan options (children, adolescents, adults, and older adults) wherever available
• Evidence-informed selection of clinically relevant assessments
• Interactive format with direct links to assessment tools
• Supports efficient, accurate, and defensible assessment selection
• Designed to streamline workflow and reduce time spent searching
 
Delivered as a digital PDF.
 
Available individually or as part of the Practice Tools Bundle for additional savings.