ISI Insomnia Test — Sleep Severity Screening

The ISI (Insomnia Severity Index) is a 7-item questionnaire assessing sleep difficulty, satisfaction, daytime impact, and distress. It can indicate whether sleep problems may be worth discussing with a professional — it is not a diagnosis.

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At a glance

7 questions
~5 minutes
0–28 total score
Validated
Bastien, Vallières & Morin (2001)

What the ISI measures

The ISI covers difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, waking too early, satisfaction with sleep, daytime functioning, noticeability of impairment, and worry about sleep — over the past two weeks.

Who should take this screening

Consider the ISI if poor sleep persists for weeks, affects daytime energy or mood, or you want a structured measure before speaking with your GP or a sleep specialist.

How ISI scoring works

Total scores indicate insomnia severity bands — useful for screening, not definitive diagnosis.

0–7No clinically significant insomnia on this screen
8–14Subthreshold insomnia — may be worth discussing if bothersome
15–21Moderate insomnia — professional follow-up often helpful
22–28Severe insomnia — clinical assessment commonly advised

Ready to take the ISI?

Start with a clinically validated, confidential assessment. No waiting list, no appointment needed — just clarity, and a report your GP can act on today.

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What happens after you complete the screening

Immediate severity indication, confidential storage, and GP-ready export. Sleep results can be tracked alongside mood screenings on your dashboard.

Frequently asked questions

Scores of 8+ suggest subthreshold or greater insomnia severity on this instrument. A clinician interprets results in your full clinical context.

Clinical sources

Bastien CH, Vallières A, Morin CM. Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index as an outcome measure for insomnia research. Sleep Med. 2001;2(4):297-307.

Important information

ISI screening is informational only and does not replace sleep medicine evaluation when needed.

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