👋 Our Mission

Making mental health
self-awareness accessible

PandaMind exists because understanding your own mind shouldn't require a waiting list, a referral, or a bill.

Why We Built This

Mental health tools have existed in clinical settings for decades — validated screening instruments developed by researchers at WHO, Harvard Medical School, and other institutions. But they're rarely accessible in a format that's honest, well-designed, and free.

We built PandaMind to change that. Each tool is grounded in peer-reviewed research, designed to be honest about what it is (a screening aid — not a diagnosis), and built with care for how people actually feel when they're searching for answers about their own mind.

The ADHD assessment is the first. More are coming.

Note: PandaMind is an informal self-discovery project created with the support of AI coding assistants and open web frameworks. It represents a humble effort to put well-researched screening tools into a clean, distraction-free interface for everyday personal reflection.

Our Principles

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Evidence-based
Every tool is built on validated research instruments, not opinion.
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Privacy-first
Quiz answers are never transmitted to our servers. Your data is yours.
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No ads, ever
We don't monetise through advertising or selling user data.
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Honest framing
We're clear that these are screening tools — not diagnoses.

Scientific Basis

The ADHD Trait Assessment is based on the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1), developed by the World Health Organisation and Harvard Medical School, and validated in the landmark Kessler et al. (2005) study. It incorporates DSM-5 diagnostic criteria across five dimensions: inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, emotional regulation, and executive function.

  • Kessler RC, et al. (2005). The World Health Organization Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS). PubMed →
  • American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5).
  • World Health Organization & Harvard Medical School. ASRS v1.1 Screener.

A Note on Mental Health

Taking a self-assessment is a brave first step. Whatever your results show, they don't define you — they describe patterns. ADHD, anxiety, depression — these are not flaws. They're ways the brain works differently, and with the right support, people with these traits live full, remarkable lives.

If your results concern you, please talk to a mental health professional. In India, you can reach iCall at 9152987821.

Ready to start?
Take the ADHD Trait Assessment — free, private, takes about 8 minutes.
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