The Global Appraisal of Individual Needs - Short Screener (GAIN-SS) is an instrument used for screening concurrent disorders. It quickly identifies adults and adolescents with possible internalizing or externalizing psychiatric disorders (depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, trauma-related disorders), substance use disorders, or crime and violence problems. Once an area of concern is identified, decisions on further assessment or referral needs can be made.
This GAIN-SS eLearning module provides an overview of this instrument and how to administer, analyze and interpret the scoring results.
Upon completion of this module, the learner will be equipped to:
A modern web browser such as Edge, Chrome, or Firefox is required.
Learners with MyLearningLink (MLL) Access
Refer to the staff intranet to complete and catalogue this module as part of your learning record.
External Learners
For learners who do not have access to MyLearningLink, the eLearning module is accessible at the following link: GAIN-SS for External Learners. Please complete the pre-participation survey linked within the module.
If you have questions, or need technical assistance, contact amh.practicesupports@recoveryalberta.ca.
