MINIMini International Neuropsychiatric Interview

to assess DSM-5 depressive features in manic and hypomanic episodes

The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)1 is a tool to assist clinicians to conduct psychiatric diagnoses most often encountered, by using DSM* criteria.

This particular questionnaire was developed to evaluate the DSM-5 specifier2 “with depressive features” for (hypo-)manic episodes. It has been designed to be filled in directly by patients.

How to scoreA point is scored every time a patient answers yes to a question.

In questions 2, 4 and 5, a point is scored if the patient answers yes to either a or b.

If the total number of points is equal to or greater than 3, the patient presents a probable (hypo-) manic episode with depressive features.

Note: The MINI is a tool to help diagnosis but cannot replace a thorough clinical examination.

* Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. 1) Lecrubier Y, Sheehan DV, Weiller E et al. The Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI). A short diagnostic structured interview: Reliability and validity according to the CIDI. European Psychiatry 1997; 12: 224-231. 2) Hergueta T, Weiller E. Evaluating depressive symptoms in (hypo-)manic episodes using a structured diagnostic tool: Validation of a new M.I.N.I. module for the DSM-5 “with mixed features” specifier. Poster presented at International Review of Bipolar Disorders. Seville. March 2013.

The below questions refer to symptoms people might experience either simultaneously or fluctuating with manic symptoms, during a manic episode.

Please read each question carefully.

If the question describes symptoms you have experienced almost every day since the beginning of your current manic episode, tick YES.

If the question does not describe how you have been feeling, or if you are in doubt, tick NO.

© 2012 T. Hergueta

Name:

Date:

01 You felt sad, empty, tearful, down, or depressed?

03 You were slowed down in your speech, thoughts or movements?

06 You wished you were dead, considered hurting yourself, made plans to commit suicide or attempted suicide?

02b) You had less pleasure doing the activities you used to enjoy?

a) You were less interested in most activities?

04b) You felt without energy?

a) You had fatigue?

05b) You felt excessively guilty?

a) You had feelings of worthlessness?

H Lundbeck A/S, Ottiliavej 9 DK-2500 Valby, Copenhagen, Denmark www.lundbeck.comApril 2013