TCM-EMOPast 2 weeksAbout 2 minutes 👥 No usage yetSource: 中医情志病证候量表研究协作组 (2011)

TCM Emotional Imbalance Self-Rating Scale

TCM-EMO is a TCM emotion-based self-rating scale for emotional imbalance. It has 12 items with a total score of 0–36.

What this scale measuresTCM-EMO evaluates emotional-imbalance symptoms of the past two weeks from a TCM emotion perspective, including irritability, mood swings, low mood, anxiety, plum-pit sensation, chest oppression, insomnia with vivid dreams, fatigue, poor appetite, frequent sighing, poor concentration and melancholy. It can serve as an auxiliary reference for differentiation of TCM emotion-related disorders.
How to read your score
  • Mild0 – 8

    Emotional imbalance-related symptoms are mild and have little impact on daily life.

  • Moderate9 – 18

    Emotional imbalance symptoms are noticeable. Consider psychological and lifestyle adjustments.

  • Severe19 – 36

    Emotional imbalance symptoms are severe. Please seek medical care promptly and consider face-to-face TCM syndrome differentiation.

These ranges are for screening reference only and cannot replace a professional diagnosis.

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Important: This result is for self-screening only

All scales on this site are publicly available academic screening tools, not medical devices, and do not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Results are affected by mood, routine, environment, and physical condition.

  • Scale results cannot be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, medication, treatment, or prescription.
  • Do not self-diagnose or self-medicate based solely on scale scores.
  • If you have physical, mental, sleep, or emotional concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Users assume full responsibility for any medical or wellness decisions based on these results.