Yale-Brown Obsessive Compulsive Scale – Self Report (Y-BOCS-SR)
An educational tool measuring the severity of obsessions and compulsions over the past week. 10 items. Results are educational, not diagnostic.
What it measures
Severity of obsessions (frequency, distress, resistance, control) and compulsions
Who it is for
Adults wanting to assess the severity of obsessions and compulsive behaviours in an educational context
How it works
Rate 10 aspects of obsessions and compulsions on a 0-4 scale. Result is educational.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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This test is educational and for self-awareness only. It does not constitute a medical diagnosis or replace professional assessment.