MINI
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
The MINI is a structured diagnostic interview used to identify the main psychiatric disorders according to DSM-IV and ICD-10 criteria. It is widely used in clinical and research settings for its reliability and speed.
- Number of questions
- 120 questions
- Estimated duration
- 30 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview
- Target audience
- Adults and adolescents
- Authors
- D. Sheehan, J. Janavs, R. Baker, K.H. Sheehan, E. Knapp, M. Sheehan (1990)
- Category
- General
Preview of the 120 questions
Scoring & interpretation
Each section of the MINI corresponds to a specific diagnosis. The answers to the questions determine whether the criteria for a specific diagnosis are met, according to DSM-IV and ICD-10. The health professional uses the answers to assess and confirm potential diagnoses.
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