“Mini-mental state” (1974) [pdf]
Most of these things are pre internet, and don&#x27;t account for the fact the patient may have read up on the diagnostic instrument.<p>I used to literally sit reading the DSM and associated inventories during in school suspensions, if you do not have a <i>chemical imblanace</i>, most of psychiatry is bullshit, and folks should self medicate with cannabis and low caffeine drinks like black tea rather than risk the permanent cognitive harm and withdrawal symptoms of SSRIs often prescribed to bring your behavior into compliance when you are <i>reacting</i> to the antisocial actions of others.<p>(Therapy, OTOH is useful, but therapy needs to define goals and and exit strategy, or it can turn extortionary -- paying someone to certify your sanity as they siphon up your deepest fears and desires... and then obstructs them through inaction, since if you&#x27;re on HN, you&#x27;re going to be as smart or smarter than the therapist.)