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Health Anxiety Assessment: Fear of Illness
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 18 clinical frameworks·6 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at health anxiety. It examines four aspects: the attention paid to bodily sensations, the checking behaviors, the reassurance sought and how long its effect lasts, and the slide toward the serious scenario. The report describes the intensity of each.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Health Anxiety Assessment: Fear of Illness — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at health anxiety: attention paid to bodily sensations, checking behaviors, reassurance seeking and catastrophizing. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 18 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers the body, hypervigilance, anxiety, checking, appearance, screens, reassurance, relief, anticipation, rumination and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example The body If you are constantly attentive to the sensations in your body. If, when your body is working normally, you simply do not think about it. Hypervigilance If your attention focuses on a part of your body as soon as a sensation appears there. If you feel able to live calmly with a few bodily sensations without worrying about them. Anxiety If you often think about the possibility of being seriously ill. If a pain or unusual sensation does not worry you unduly. Checking If you repeat self-examinations several times to be sure. If you can let an unusual sensation pass without needing to check anything. Appearance If you repeatedly check the appearance of your moles or your skin. If you examine yourself in the mirror looking for physical changes. Screens If you compulsively search the internet for information about illnesses. If you do without searching for information about your health. Reassurance If you seek a second or third medical opinion to feel reassured. If you do not need your loved ones to reassure you about your health. Relief If checking relieves you temporarily, but the worry quickly returns. If seeing that your body is fine reassures you lastingly, without your needing to check again. Anticipation If, when you hear about an illness, you immediately think you might have it. If, when you have a headache, you first put it down to an ordinary cause. Rumination If your health concerns take up a large part of your thoughts. If your imagination builds dramatic medical scenarios from a simple sensation. Readiness to change If you want to change the way you function. If you believe you are capable of growing in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of this health concern- The way you explain this preoccupation with your health, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
- ●Somatic Preoccupation- Excessive attention to bodily sensations and anxious interpretation of symptoms.
- ●Checking Behaviors- Repeated examination of the body searching for signs of illness.
- ●Reassurance Seeking- Compulsive need to be reassured by doctors, loved ones, or the internet.
- ●Catastrophization- Tendency to interpret benign symptoms as signs of serious illness.
- ●Readiness to Change- Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
Reference frameworks and authors
- DSM-5 — Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
Why take this test?
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This test looks at health anxiety. It examines four aspects: the attention paid to bodily sensations, the checking behaviors, the reassurance sought and how long its effect lasts, and the slide toward the serious scenario. The report describes the intensity of each.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of this health concern, Somatic Preoccupation, Checking Behaviors, Reassurance Seeking, Catastrophization. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of this health concern
The way you explain this preoccupation with your health, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
Somatic Preoccupation
Excessive attention to bodily sensations and anxious interpretation of symptoms.
Checking Behaviors
Repeated examination of the body searching for signs of illness.
Reassurance Seeking
Compulsive need to be reassured by doctors, loved ones, or the internet.
Catastrophization
Tendency to interpret benign symptoms as signs of serious illness.
Readiness to Change
Measures your current readiness to acknowledge the impact of this topic on your life and engage in a process of growth.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of this health concern, Somatic Preoccupation, Checking Behaviors, Reassurance Seeking, Catastrophization. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire explores your answers across 5 dimensions (Your reading of this health concern, Somatic Preoccupation, Checking Behaviors…). The theoretical references listed do not, by themselves, establish scientific validation of this questionnaire. Its results support reflection and do not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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