At Rula, your therapist uses something called Measurement-Informed Care (MIC). That means they check in with you using short, simple surveys to see how you’ve been feeling over time.
These check-ins help your therapist see how you’re doing and how things may be changing, talk with you about your feelings and what might help, and make sure you’re getting the right kind of support when you need it.
Two of these surveys are called the PROMIS Anxiety and PROMIS Depression measures. You fill them out to share what’s been going on with your thoughts, feelings, and actions.
What is the PROMIS Pediatric Anxiety measure?
- This survey has 8 questions about your worries and fears.
- It helps your therapist notice if you’ve been feeling nervous, scared, or having trouble focusing because of worries.
- Your answers help your therapist understand what you’re going through and find ways to help you feel calmer, safer, and more in control.
What is the PROMIS Pediatric Depression measure?
- This survey has 6 questions about your mood and feelings.
- It helps your therapist notice if you’ve been feeling sad, tired, or not as interested in things you usually like.
- Your answers help your therapist understand how you’re feeling and figure out what kind of support, tools, or activities can help you feel better.
What Do the Results Mean?
Your scores show how much worry (anxiety) or sadness (depression) you may be feeling lately.
Anxiety
| Score Range | What it Could Mean |
| 8-15 | Minimal anxiety symptoms |
| 16-21 | Mild anxiety symptoms |
| 22-32 | Moderate anxiety symptoms |
| 33-40 | Severe anxiety symptoms |
Depression
| Score Range | What it Could Mean |
| 8-14 | Minimal depression symptoms |
| 15-19 | Mild depression symptoms |
| 20-31 | Moderate depression symptoms |
| 32-40 | Severe depression symptoms |
Keep in Mind: These results don’t mean you have anxiety or depression and only a therapist or doctor can tell you that. Instead, think of them as a way for you and your therapist to talk about what’s been happening and how to make things better.
How These Tools Help
The PROMIS Pediatric Anxiety and Depression measures can:
- Show how your feelings change over time.
- Help you and your therapist talk about emotions in the same way.
- Guide your care plan so you can understand your feelings, build coping skills, and reach your goals.
If you don’t get an email with a link to do your surveys before you see your therapist, ask your parent or caregiver to see if it was sent to their email.
What You Can Do Before Your Next Therapy Session
- Write down any questions or thoughts you want to share with your therapist.
- Practice skills you’ve learned in therapy, like taking deep breaths, doing stretches, drawing, or going outside for a walk.
- Remember that everyone feels worried or sad sometimes. Asking for help is a strong and brave thing to do and you are never alone.
When to Ask for Help
Let your parent, caregiver, or therapist know if your worry or sadness is getting worse or if you’re having trouble eating, sleeping, going to school, or spending time with others. This is also a good time to use your safety plan or coping tools.
If you ever feel unsafe or have thoughts of hurting yourself, please call 911 right away or dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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