| 摘要 |
A system and method, for assessing and/or monitoring the mental state or mood of an individual comprises a first and second plurality of predetermined mood indicator descriptors. An individual associates a numerical value, based upon a predetermined scale, relating to the applicability of each mood indicator descriptor to the mental state of the individual. The numerical values are combined to derive first and second combined numerical assessment values for both the first and second pluralities of mood indicators. A single assessment score based upon a non-linear correlation of the first and second combined numerical assessment values is derived, preferably using a look up table. The single assessment score is then recorded and communicated to a third party. The score may be plotted on a graph over time. The system preferably uses a plurality of cards (10) with the mood indicator descriptors and numerical values printed at different locations on them. The cards (10) are oriented by a user according to the appropriate numerical value relating to the mood indicator on the card to arrive at the combined score. A second invention relates to the use of cards (10) and the orientation of them to derive a score for use in any assessment. |
