This is for information of all concerned that the Mental Health Unit (Room 6110) is fully operational with an extensive repository of standardized psychometric, clinical, and psychological assessment tools.

These scientific services are available to all students, faculty members, researchers, and administrative staff to facilitate personal psychological evaluations, clinical counseling, and academic or organizational research.

#What are Psychometric & Psychological Testing Tools?

Psychometric and psychological testing tools are scientific questionnaires and activities used to measure your mental health, personality, stress levels, and thinking abilities.

#Key Assessment Domains & Available Tools

• l Clinical Mental Health, Mood & Stress Assessment: Features a wide spectrum of tools (including PHQ, DASS-21, BSS, GHQ-12, and PSS) to screen for depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, and acute stress.
• l Trauma, Obsessive Thoughts & Somatic Concerns: Contains standardized inventories (such as YBOCS-Bangla and Impact of Event Scale) to assess post-traumatic stress, obsessive-compulsive behaviors, and bodily manifestations of distress.
• l Personality, Behavior & Cognitive Patterns: Includes diverse profiling tests (such as Big Five Inventory, SCID-5, DU Cognitive Distortion Scale, and Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale) to map personality traits, self-worth, and coping mechanisms.
• l Addiction & Dependency Assessment: Offers specialized screening instruments (covering nicotine, internet, screen, drug addiction, and readiness-to-change) to evaluate behavioral dependencies.
• l Marriage, Relationship & Family Dynamics: Equipped with extensive relationship batteries (including RDAS-B, ENRICH, Adult PARQ/CQ, and Intimate Partner Anxiety scales) for assessing family conflicts, marital adjustment, and attachment styles.
• l Academic Performance, Cognition & Intelligence: Comprises formal cognitive test batteries (including WAIS-4, ADHD-Conners’ Test, Memory Questionnaires, and Academic Resilience Scales) for evaluating intelligence, memory, and academic conduct.
• l Social Interaction, Support & Attitudes: Provides dedicated measures (such as SADS, SIAS, and Social Desirability Scales) to study social anxiety, perceived social support, and interpersonal attitudes.
• l Workplace, Organizational & Leadership Psychology: Houses instruments (including Leadership Competency Scales, Job Stress Measures, and Work-Family Conflict Scales) tailored for organizational evaluations and workplace dynamics.
• l Positive Psychology, Well-Being & Health Locus of Control: Features strengths-based tools (such as Emotional Intelligence Scales, Oxford Happiness, PANAS, WHO-5, and 3DWS) to evaluate resilience, optimism, and overall life satisfaction.

#Key Benefits of Psychological Evaluation

• l Self-Awareness & Personal Growth: Gain clear, objective clarity on your emotional health, behavioral patterns, and personal strengths.
• l Targeted Counseling Support: Help counselors and psychologists tailor precise therapeutic strategies for your specific needs.
• l Academic & Professional Development: Identify cognitive strengths, stress triggers, and leadership potential to excel in study and work environments.
• l Relationship & Communication Enhancement: Understand interpersonal styles to build healthier personal and professional relationships.

#Estimated Time Duration for Testing

• l Short Screening Scales (e.g., PHQ-9, DASS-21, GHQ-12): 5 – 10 minutes
• l Standard Inventories & Profiling (e.g., Big Five Inventory, Relationship Scales): 15 – 30 minutes
• l Comprehensive Cognitive & Clinical Batteries (e.g., WAIS-4, SCID-5): 45 – 90 minutes (administered in structured sessions)

Assessment, Reporting & Confidentiality: Upon completing any test, participants’ responses will be objectively scored, and each individual will receive a confidential assessment report along with expert feedback to help understand the results. All testing sessions and evaluations are conducted strictly under professional confidentiality and ethical guidelines to ensure complete privacy and data security.

Location: Mental Health Unit, Room No: 6110, Time: 9 AM -5 PM (Monday- Friday)

Official Email: mentalhealth@uttarauniversity.edu.bd  

Target Audience: All Students, Faculty Members, Researchers, and Administrative Staff

Whether you are seeking personal psychological support, professional evaluation, or research assistance, you are warmly encouraged to visit Room 6110 or contact the unit via email.

Kazi Mahiuddin

Registrar

Attachments Included:

1. Video Intro: Get Your Mind Tested – Uttara University Mental Health Unit / Mind Check 101 https://facebook.com/share/v/1PiM7ud5fU (Watch a quick walkthrough on how psychological assessment works and how it can benefit you).
2. A detailed catalog of all standardized psychological and psychometric assessment tools available at the unit.