- FREE SELF-SCREENING TOOL
Eating Disorder Test
Wondering If Your Eating Patterns Are More Than That?
Rules around food that keep tightening, a relationship with eating that feels more like control than nourishment; these patterns can be hard to name from the inside. This quick screening tool helps you recognise whether what you're experiencing may indicate an eating disorder, so you can decide whether it's worth speaking with a professional. It takes just a few minutes to complete.
Disclaimer: This test is intended for informational purposes only and should not replace a clinical diagnosis. If you have ongoing mental health concerns, consult a professional for a comprehensive assessment.
AT A GLANCE
Early awareness 20 Questions
Based on a recognised Eating Disorder screening tool
Short Quiz
Quick to complete, instant results
- Eating Disorder TEST FORM -
Eating Disorder Self-Screening Questionnaire
Please answer each question as honestly as possible based on how you have felt over the past 6 months.
Eating Disorder Test Form
- ABOUT THE TEST
The Clinical Basis For This Eating Disorder Test
This self-screening tool draws on the EAT-26 (Eating Attitudes Test), one of the most widely used and validated screening tools for identifying eating disorder symptoms and attitudes in adults.
It's designed to evaluate patterns around food, eating, and body image that may indicate an eating disorder. Your results offer useful initial guidance to help determine whether a professional assessment is worthwhile; they are not a measure of severity or a diagnosis in themselves.
Grounded in Real Research
Every question comes from the EAT-26, not a wellness blog checklist, so your answers actually carry clinical meaning.
A Starting Point, Not a Label
This score tells you whether something's worth looking into further. It was never designed to tell you who you are.
Support, Whenever You're Ready
If your results point somewhere concerning, a HelloDoc psychologist or psychiatrist is one booking away- no pressure, just an option.
- YOUR SCORE EXPLAINED -
What Your Eating Disorder Test Score Actually Tells You
Think of this as a starting point for a conversation, not a conclusion you have to sit with alone.
Few Symptoms Reported
Your answers don’t point to significant concern right now. If that changes, this test is here whenever you need it again.
Some Symptoms Present
Something in your relationship with food or body image is worth a closer look. A conversation with a psychologist or your GP could bring real clarity.
Symptoms Consistent With an Eating Disorder
Your answers reflect a pattern that matters. HelloDoc strongly encourages you to speak with your GP or book an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists soon.
Whatever Your Eating Disorder Test Score, Support Is Available
Speak with a registered psychologist or psychiatrist at HelloDoc, or reach the National Alliance for Eating Disorders helpline if you need support right now.
- FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Clear answers before you take the Eating Disorder test.
Is this Eating Disorder test a diagnosis?
No. This is a screening tool only. Eating disorders are complex and can present very differently from person to person; only a formal assessment with a qualified professional can confirm a diagnosis.
How long does the test take?
About 2 to 5 minutes for 20 questions. Answer instinctively rather than overthinking; your first response is usually the truest one.
What should I do if my score is high?
A higher score isn’t a diagnosis, but it’s worth taking seriously. We’d encourage speaking with your GP or book an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists; support is available whenever you’re ready for it.
Ready to Start?
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