Claude 3.5 SonnetIntermediateHealthcare & Medical

Mental Health Screening Tool.

A free, copy-paste Claude 3.5 Sonnet prompt for gathering foundational mental health data to prepare for a successful first clinical intake.. Tested and optimized for 2026 AI model architectures including .

AI Model
Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Difficulty
Intermediate
Setup Time
15–20 minutes

The Prompt Template

Act as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Design an initial screening tool for new mental health patients. Include: 1. Core standardized questions (e.g., based on PHQ-9 for depression and GAD-7 for anxiety). 2. Questions about trauma history and social determinants of health. 3. Substance use screening. 4. A 'Crisis/Safety' section regarding self-harm. 5. A prompt for the patient's primary goal for therapy.
#healthcare#mental-health#psychology

How to Use This Prompt

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Copy the Template

Click "Copy Prompt" above to copy the full template to your clipboard. The prompt is pre-formatted for immediate use.

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Open Claude 3.5 Sonnet

Open Claude 3.5 Sonnet in a new conversation. This prompt is optimized for Claude 3.5 Sonnet but works across most modern AI models.

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Replace the Placeholders

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your specific information. More context = better output. Do not leave any placeholder unfilled.

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Refine the Output

Review the AI's response and use follow-up messages to adjust tone, depth, or format. The first response is your starting point.

Best Used For

Gathering foundational mental health data to prepare for a successful first clinical intake.. This template provides a structured foundation for healthcare & medical workflows, ensuring Claude 3.5 Sonnet understands the specific constraints and persona required for high-quality output.

Skill Required

Some experience with AI prompting recommended

Pro Tips

  • →Replace all [brackets] with specific details before running.
  • →Customize the context section thoroughly for best results.
  • →Add your brand tone or audience context at the end for better personalization.
  • →Iterating on outputs with follow-up messages produces 40–60% better results.

Compatible AI Models

ChatGPT
GPT-4o, GPT-o3
Claude
Claude Sonnet 4.5, Opus 4
Gemini
Gemini 2.5 Pro, Flash

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a diagnostic tool?+
No, it is a screening tool to gather data; diagnosis must be done by a licensed clinician.
What is PHQ-9?+
A standard 9-question tool used to screen for and measure the severity of depression.
Can I use it for telehealth?+
Yes, it is easily adapted for digital intake forms.

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