Lying awake doing the math on how few hours are left, waking at 3 am with your mind wide open, dragging through the day on sleep that never quite lands- a few bad nights are normal, but a pattern is worth understanding. This quick screening tool helps you recognise whether your sleep difficulties align with insomnia, 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.
Based on a recognised Insomnia screening tool
Quick to complete, instant results
This self-screening tool is based on the Insomnia Severity Index (ISI), a validated questionnaire used internationally by sleep specialists and clinicians to assess the nature and severity of insomnia symptoms.
The ISI (Insomnia Severity Index) looks at both sides of insomnia: difficulty falling or staying asleep, and how much that's affecting your daytime functioning, concentration, mood, and overall satisfaction with your sleep. Together, these give a fuller picture than "are you sleeping enough" alone. Your results offer a useful starting point for deciding whether professional support is worth exploring.
Every question comes from the ISI, the same scale sleep specialists actually use, not a generic wellness quiz.
Your score tells you whether it's worth looking into further. Poor sleep isn't something to just push through.
If your results point to insomnia, HelloDoc can connect you with a psychologist or psychiatrist to explore what's actually keeping you up.
Not every restless night means something's wrong, but a pattern is worth paying attention to.
Your answers suggest your sleep, while imperfect, isn’t significantly disrupting your life right now.
You’re likely feeling the effects of broken or delayed sleep during the day. Worth mentioning to a psychologist or your GP.
Your sleep is affecting how you function, not just how you feel at night. We’d recommend booking an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists.
Speak with a registered psychologist or psychiatrist at HelloDoc about getting your sleep back on track.
A few honest answers before you begin the insomnia test.
No. This is a screening tool only. Sleep difficulties can stem from many different causes; only a formal assessment with a qualified professional can confirm a diagnosis.
About 2 to 5 minutes for 20 questions. Go with your first instinct rather than overanalysing each answer; it’s usually the most accurate one.
A higher score doesn’t confirm insomnia, but persistent sleep difficulties are worth taking seriously, not pushing through indefinitely. We’d recommend booking an assessment with one of our psychologists or psychiatrists, or raising it with your GP.
Taking the first step towards better mental health doesn't have to be complicated. HelloDoc makes it easy to connect through secure online appointments, helping you access personalised support wherever you are in Australia.
