Structured diagnostic interviews
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI)
Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) — administration and scoring reference.
Reference information · Official-form reference
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- 2026-10-26
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- Official-form reference
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | MINI; select adult/Kid, diagnostic edition and version |
| Respondent | Trained interviewer |
| Purpose | Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (MINI) — administration and scoring reference. |
Administration
Use the authorized MINI version with its exact screening gates, branching and time-frame instructions.
Scoring method
Version-specific branching and diagnostic criteria; no generic total.
Interpretation & limitations
- A trained clinician reviews module/criterion findings with differential diagnosis and clinical context.
- Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
- There is no valid all-module symptom total. Do not infer unasked branches or substitute MINI Kid for the adult interview.
- Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.