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Mental sharpness decline Self-Assessment

A quick assessment of your cognitive changes to understand what is happening and what might help. Takes 2-3 minutes.

2 min6 questionsBased on Maki-Mosconi-SWAN custom compositeFree & private

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Understanding Your Mental Sharpness

A quick assessment of your cognitive changes to understand what is happening and what might help. Takes 2-3 minutes.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR mental sharpness decline specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by Maki & Jaff (2024) clinical guidance and Mosconi's Weill Cornell neuroimaging research

This mental sharpness decline self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Maki-Mosconi-SWAN custom composite to evaluate the severity and impact of mental sharpness decline on your daily life. Your score is calculated from multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and functional impact.

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It does not replace neuropsychological evaluation. If you are concerned about dementia or rapid cognitive decline, please consult a healthcare provider.

Understanding Your Score

Early Cognitive Shifts(Score 1-3)

Your brain is noticing the hormonal changes before the rest of you catches up. The subtle shifts you described, the slightly slower recall, the occasional word that slips away, are consistent with wha

Noticeable Mental Sharpness Decline(Score 4-6)

What you are experiencing is not subtle and it is not imagined. The cognitive domains you flagged, word retrieval, processing speed, executive function, are the exact ones that estrogen fluctuation di

Significant Cognitive Disruption(Score 7-10)

The level of disruption you described, the fear, the impact on your work and daily function, deserves thorough investigation. Not dismissal. Not 'wait it out.' Actual investigation. Mosconi's research

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this mental sharpness decline self-assessment measure?

This mental sharpness decline self-assessment uses 6 evidence-based questions informed by the Maki-Mosconi-SWAN custom composite to assess the severity and impact of mental sharpness decline on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this mental sharpness decline self-assessment?

This screening tool is informed by the Maki-Mosconi-SWAN custom composite, a clinically validated instrument (Maki PM, Jaff NG (2024). Brain fog: a health-care professional's guide. Climacteric. PMID: 38888619. Mosconi L et al. (2021). Menopause impacts human brain structure. Sci Rep.). While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of mental sharpness decline severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this mental sharpness decline self-assessment take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 6 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about mental sharpness decline at wellls.com/problems/mental-sharpness-decline, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing mental sharpness decline.

Read the full mental sharpness decline article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).