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.
Note3: In cases where the patient reports insomnia, the results for this domain will typically appear in the yellow range to alert you that further investigation may be required.
Note4: If the patient has insomnia and sleeps fewer than 5 hours per night, the results will appear in the light red range, indicating a higher level of concern and the need for more detailed follow-up or further assessment.
B. Summary
Domain D. Sleep & Nutrition:If the Sleep & Nutrition domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to factors related to poor sleep patterns, irregular sleep cycles, or nutritional challenges. Issues such as insomnia, REM sleep disorders, over-sleeping, or under-sleeping can have significant effects on both physical and mental health, contributing to fatigue, mood disturbances, and cognitive impairments. Additionally, weight changes (whether gain or loss) and poor dietary habits can exacerbate these risks, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress. These factors can create a cycle where poor sleep and nutrition negatively impact mental health, and vice versa, increasing the risk of more severe psychological conditions.
Suggested Actions:
❖ For patients experiencing insomnia, REM sleep disorders, over-sleeping, or under-sleeping, refer them to a sleep specialist for
further evaluation and management. Consider recommending a
sleep hygiene program. For patients with poor or suboptimal dietary habits,
refer them to a nutritionist or dietitian for personalized advice on improving eating habits. For patients with significant weight
changes (gain or loss), especially those with a poor nutritional pattern, consider referring them to a weight management program or
bariatric counselor.
❖ Recources in your country:
Cyprus:
Sleep specialists:
- Nicosia Sleep Lab | Sleep experts in Cyprus [www.nlc.cy/]
- The Cyprus Dietetic & Nutrition Association [www.cydadiet.org/]
Slovenia:
Sleep specialists:
Nutritionists/dietitians:
- Professional Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians / Strokovno združenje nutricionistov in dietetikov [www.nutridiet.splet.arnes.si/]
Austria:
Sleep specialists:
- Austrian Sleep Research Association (ÖGSM/ASSM). National directory of certified sleep specialists and sleep laboratories offering diagnostics and treatment for insomnia, REM disorders, and other sleep conditions. [www.schlafmedizin.at/]
- Sleep Laboratory – Tirol Kliniken (University Hospital Innsbruck). Specialized sleep diagnostics including polysomnography and interdisciplinary treatment for sleep disorders. [www.tirol-kliniken.at/]
- Austrian Health Insurance Fund (ÖGK). Provides coverage for sleep diagnostics and therapy upon referral by a general practitioner or specialist. [www.gesundheitskasse.at/]
- Austrian Association of Dietitians (Verband der Diaetologen Österreichs). National registry of licensed dietitians; offers individualized nutritional counseling for weight management, malnutrition, and chronic disease prevention. [www.diaetologen.at/]
- Clinical Nutrition Department – Tirol Kliniken. Hospital-based and outpatient dietary services for older adults, including weight loss/gain, diabetes, and nutrition-related therapy. [www.tirol-kliniken.at/]
- Nutrition services via public health insurance (ÖGK, BVAEB, SVS). Reimbursable dietary counseling programs available through Austria’s main health insurance providers with medical indication. [www.gesundheitskasse.at/]
- Fonds Gesundes Österreich (FGÖ) – National Health Promotion Fund. Supports evidence-based community programs for nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and weight management across Austria. [www.fgoe.org/]
- Obesity Centers at University Hospitals (e.g., Innsbruck, Vienna, Graz). Multidisciplinary teams offering counseling, medical weight loss programs, and preparation for bariatric surgery. [www.tirol-kliniken.at/]