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 F. Personal Space & Enviroment:If the Personal Space & Environment domain has high scores, it suggests that the person may be at increased mental health risk due to factors such as loneliness and limited social support. These issues can contribute to feelings of isolation, which are closely linked to mental health challenges like depression and anxiety.
Suggested Actions:
❖ For patients with cluttered living spaces or disorganized personal belongings, consider referring them to home assistance
services to help manage daily chores and ensure a clean environment. If hoarding tendencies are present, it is essential to
recommend a mental health assessment to explore the underlying psychological issues such as hoarding disorder, which can be
associated with conditions like OCD or severe anxiety. For patients with poor personal hygiene or appearance, it's essential to
address possible underlying physical, mental, or cognitive challenges, such as depression, cognitive decline, or physical disability.
Referral to a personal care assistant or a healthcare professional specializing in geriatric or disability care may be necessary.
Encourage the patient to maintain personal hygiene routines, which can have positive effects on both their physical health and self-esteem.
A person with poor personal hygiene and disorganized living conditions might be experiencing cognitive decline, depression, or a lack of support.
It is important to ensure they receive a comprehensive mental health assessment by a geriatric psychiatrist or mental health professional
for further evaluation and possible intervention.
❖ Recources in your country:
Cyprus:
Mental health:
- 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/]
- MM Care Services [www.facebook.com/p/MM-Care-Services-100063736616453/]
- GESY (Cypriot Health System) [www.gesy.org.cy/sites/Sites?d=Desktop&locale=en_US&lookuphost=/en-us/&lookuppage=hiohomecare]
Slovenia:
Mental Health:
- Ministry of Health / Ministrstvo za zdravje [www.gov.si/teme/dusevno-zdravje/]
- Mental Health Centres / Centri za duševno zdravje [www.zadusevnozdravje.si/kam-po-pomoc/centri-za-dusevno-zdravje/]
- Mental Health Centres / Centri za duševno zdravje [www.zadusevnozdravje.si/kam-po-pomoc/centri-za-dusevno-zdravje/odrasli/]
Austria:
Mental health:
- Psychosocial Services Tyrol – Regional centers for mental health support. Multidisciplinary outpatient support for individuals with mental health conditions (depression, OCD, cognitive decline). Services include psychiatric evaluation, social work, and psychotherapy. [www.psz.tirol/]
- Austrian Society for Geriatric Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. Professional network of geriatric psychiatrists and mental health experts focusing on dementia, depression, and complex psychological conditions in older adults. [www.oegpp.at/]
- Crisis Helpline Austria – 24/7 support (Tel. 142). Immediate anonymous support for people in psychological crisis situations. [www.telefonseelsorge.at/]
- Austrian Red Cross – Home care and personal assistance. Nationwide service offering mobile nursing, personal hygiene support, and home care assistance for older or disabled people. [www.roteskreuz.at/]
- Hilfswerk Austria – Mobile care and household support. Professional in-home care including help with hygiene, daily structure, and home environment organization. [www.hilfswerk.at/]
- Caritas Austria – Social care and home support services. Offers household help, personal care assistance, and dementia support across Austria via regional branches. Pflegedienste Tirol – Regional home nursing services coordinated by the state [www.tirol.gv.at/leicht-lesen/gesellschaft-und-soziales/mobile-dienste/]