OCD Test: the OCI-R, an 18-question screening for OCD symptoms
OCI-R: OCD Screening Test - a scientifically supported 18 question test to help determine if you’re experiencing any symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. For example, any patterns you may have noticed, like repeated thoughts or actions that feel difficult to control.
This isn't a diagnostic test, if you're concerned about your responses, please speak with a mental health professional who can provide proper support.
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What does the OCD Test Assessment cover?
The OCI-R covers 18 experiences over the past month across checking, ordering, counting, contamination, hoarding and unwanted thoughts, rated by how much each has distressed or bothered you, producing a score that indicates whether further support may be worthwhile.
Who is this OCD Test Assessment for?
Helpful if you:
🔁 Repeat checks, counts or routines more than you would like
💭 Are troubled by unwanted thoughts that are hard to control
📝 Have been asked by your therapist to complete this
For therapists:
Assign the OCI-R to screen for obsessive-compulsive symptoms and to track change across exposure and response prevention work. Results are stored securely and available to review before your next session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the OCI-R?
The OCI-R (Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory, Revised) is an 18-question self-report measure of obsessive-compulsive symptoms over the past month. It covers six areas: washing, checking, ordering, obsessing, hoarding and mental neutralising. It is widely used in research and clinical practice to screen for OCD and to track symptom change.
Does this test diagnose OCD?
No. The OCI-R is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. A total of 21 or above is the commonly used threshold suggesting a fuller assessment by a mental health professional would be worthwhile. If intrusive thoughts or rituals are affecting your life, seek support whatever your score.
What is the difference between obsessions and compulsions?
Obsessions are unwanted thoughts, images or urges that keep returning and cause anxiety, such as a fear of contamination. Compulsions are the actions or mental rituals you feel driven to do to relieve that anxiety, such as washing or checking. The OCI-R asks about both, and Offload's OCD mini course explains the cycle in more depth.
Can professionals assign the OCI-R to their clients?
Yes. Therapists on Offload can assign the OCI-R to screen for obsessive-compulsive symptoms and to monitor progress across exposure and response prevention work. Results are stored securely and available to review before the next session. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
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Foa EB, Huppert JD, Leiberg S, Langner R, Kichic R, Hajcak G, Salkovskis PM. The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory: development and validation of a short version. Psychological Assessment. 2002;14(4):485-496. doi:10.1037/1040-3590.14.4.485 This paper presents the development of the OCI-R, a condensed version of the original OCI. It demonstrates strong psychometric properties and establishes the OCI-R as a valid tool for assessing OCD symptoms in both clinical and non-clinical populations.
