Disclaimer: This tool is intended for screening purposes only and does not replace a clinical diagnosis. Results should always be interpreted alongside the nurse’s professional judgment. Patients with emotional, psychological, or cognitive concerns should be referred for professional support. The color-coded results (green, yellow, light red) serve as guidance, not as final decisions. Avoid using identifiable patient details, refer to patients by code only.
A. How to read the results:
This report summarizes the results from the EDU-MENT Mental Health Screening Tool, which assesses several domains of mental health and well-being. Each domain receives a severity score, with higher scores showing greater concern. Answers marked “Not able to assess / Unwillingness to respond” are excluded from the calculation.
Interpretation:
• Green (0–33%) – Low concern: No immediate action is required. This does not mean that action is unnecessary, but that the level of risk is considered low. Extra assessments are available if you wish to investigate further.• Yellow (34–66%) – Moderate concern: Some points to monitor. Monitor or reassess. The available extra assessments are advised for further investigation.
• Light red (67–100%) – High concern: May require closer observation or referral. Follow up with the available extra assessment or referral (e.g., doctor, psychologist, social worker).
Note1: Light red does not imply a diagnosis or emergency; the tool only highlights potential risk factors.
Nurses should interpret results together with their clinical judgment and any additional patient observations.
Note2: If a domain shows high concern (light red), consider administering the relevant further assessment tool(s)
for a more detailed evaluation.
B. Summary
Domain C. Cognitive & Emotional Function:If the Cognitive & Emotional Function domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to cognitive impairments, emotional distress, or challenges in managing day-to-day activities. Issues like memory problems, difficulty making decisions, trauma, speech or language difficulties, confusion, or hallucinations can significantly impact the person's emotional well-being and their ability to function in daily life. These cognitive and emotional challenges can lead to heightened risks of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and stress, particularly if there is a lack of proper support or intervention.
Suggested Actions:
❖ For patients experiencing memory problems or difficulty making decisions, consider referring them to cognitive specialists
or neuropsychologists for further evaluation. Recommend memory aids and strategies for everyday decision-making to help maintain
independence. For patients with speech or language difficulties, refer to a speech-language pathologist for assessment and therapy.
These services can help improve communication and functional abilities. For patients with confusion or delirium, refer to a healthcare
provider for further investigation and management. Assess any underlying conditions like infections or medications that could be contributing
to cognitive decline.
❖ For patients with a history of trauma or emotional distress, refer them to trauma-informed counselors or mental health professionals
for therapy. Offer coping strategies and engage in supportive counseling to address any emotional and psychological needs. For
patients experiencing hallucinations or delusions, refer them for psychiatric evaluation. Hallucinations can be indicative of
underlying conditions such as schizophrenia, severe anxiety, or dementia. For patients dealing with the loss of a loved one, encourage
seeking grief counseling or support groups to assist in the mourning process and prevent prolonged emotional distress.
❖ Recources in your country:
Cyprus:
Speech/language therapy:
- Association of Speech-Language Pathologists – Speech Therapists in Cyprus [www.speechtherapy.org.cy/]
- NOESIS Cognitive Center & Tech Solutions [www.noesis.cy/]
- Mental Health Services of the Ministry of Health in Cyprus [www.gov.cy/moh/en/about/mental-health-services/]
Slovenia:
Speech/language therapy:
- Slovenian Association of Speech and Language Therapists / Društvo logopedov Slovenije [www.dlogs.si/]
- Chamber of Clinical Psychologists / Zbornica kliničnih psihologov [www.klinicna-psihologija.si/]
Austria:
Speech/language therapy:
- Logopädie Austria – Bundesverband der Logopäd:innen. Provides speech-language therapy for people with communication, language, speech, and swallowing disorders. Includes a searchable directory of certified therapists. [www.logopaedieaustria.at/]
- Speech and Language Therapy Services at Tirol Kliniken (e.g., Univ. Clinic for Phoniatrics and Speech Therapy). Offers diagnostics and therapy for speech, language, and voice disorders. [www.tirol-kliniken.at/]
- Austrian Federal Association for Psychotherapy (ÖBVP). Therapist directory for psychotherapy, including trauma therapy and counseling for emotional distress. [www.psychotherapie.at/]
- Austrian Society for Clinical Neuropsychology. Specialist network for neuropsychological diagnostics and therapy (e.g., memory problems, cognitive impairments). [www.oegn.at/]
- Crisis Helpline Austria (Telefonseelsorge, Tel. 142). Nationwide 24/7 crisis support for emotional distress, grief, and acute psychological needs. [www.telefonseelsorge.at/]
- Psychosocial Services Tyrol (PSD Tirol) Multidisciplinary services for individuals with emotional and cognitive impairments, trauma, psychiatric diagnoses, or psychological distress. [www.psd-tirol.at/]
- Psychologists and trauma therapists (searchable via ÖGP website) [ww.boep.or.at/]
- MAS Alzheimerhilfe – Memory and dementia support services. Cognitive training, family support, case management and consultation across Austria. [www.alzheimerhilfe.at/]
- Memory consultation service at Tirol Kliniken (Univ. Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy). Diagnostic and treatment services for memory loss, dementia, and cognitive disorders. [www.tirol-kliniken.at/]
- Demenzservicestelle Tirol (Dementia Information and Counseling Office). Regional contact point for people with dementia and their relatives. [www.demenz-tirol.at/]
- Hospiz Österreich – Grief counseling, palliative care support, and bereavement groups [www.hospiz.at/]
- Hospizteam Tirol – Regional grief counseling and accompaniment. Offers grief groups, one-on-one support, and community-based care. [www.hospiz-tirol.at/]