Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure (CCSM)

The CCSM is a self-report tool used to assess a wide range of mental health symptoms that are important across psychiatric diagnoses. It helps in identifying additional areas of inquiry for treatment planning.

Overview

The CCSM is used to assess mental health symptoms across various domains.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

23

TIME TO COMPLETE

5-10

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity of symptoms.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of mental health symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.87)

Validity: Validated through studies correlating CCSM scores with clinical assessments.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor mental health symptoms.

Research and References
Narrow, W. E., Clarke, D. E., Kuramoto, S. J., et al. (2013). DSM-5 field trials in the United States and Canada, Part III: development and reliability testing of a cross-cutting symptom assessment for DSM-5. American Journal of Psychiatry, 170(1), 71-82.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

GAD-7

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Self-Rated Level 1 Cross-Cutting Symptom Measure (CCSM) FAQS

What is the CCSM used for?

The CCSM is used to assess mental health symptoms across various domains.

How is the CCSM scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-4 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the CCSM?

It is typically self-administered by adults.

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