Is it attention, stress, sleep, or something else?
21 quick questions about focus over the past month, and about the things that often feed into it: sleep, stress, mood, worry, substances, and health. At the end you get a short list of things worth talking to a professional about. It’s a reflection, not a diagnosis.
Four things to read first
Answer based on the past month. 0 = Not really, 1 = Sometimes, 2 = Often, 3 = Most days. The last five are yes, no, or not sure.
Many things affect focus
Focus problems have many possible causes, and several can overlap. That’s why it helps to talk it through with someone who can look at the whole picture.
Who to talk to
A licensed clinician (for example, a therapist) or your primary care doctor is a good place to start. A doctor can check physical causes such as sleep problems, medicines, or other health issues. A clinician can help with stress, mood, worry, and the bigger picture.
Things worth bringing: when this started, where it shows up, what makes it better or worse, how you’re sleeping, any substances or medicines, and any health changes. Copy your notes below to take with you.
If you’re looking for a therapist: advantagementalhealth.org.
Educational only. This reflection is not a screening test and not a diagnosis, and it can’t tell you why focus has been hard. Only a licensed professional who knows your full history can do that. Nothing you answer here is saved or sent.