Diagnostics in an intercultural context

Welcome to Q-cultural!

The open-access portal Q-cultural provides professionals in clinical practice and research with scientifically validated questionnaires in various languages, along with guidance on data analysis and information regarding quality criteria, reference values, and limitations in interpretation. These instruments support the assessment of mental health symptoms and stress, as well as potential risk and protective factors.

A particular focus is placed on psychodiagnostic care for refugees. Our goal is to support appropriate, language-sensitive, scientifically sound, and person-centered diagnostics. To this end, we provide multilingual questionnaires, information on their use, and practice-oriented guidelines.

In addition to standardized symptom assessment, culturally sensitive diagnostics takes into account potential linguistic, cultural, social, and individual influences on the experience and description of mental health concerns. It requires an open exploration of the individual’s life situation and includes critical reflection on one’s own diagnostic assumptions.

All of the tools provided and their accompanying quick guides are available free of charge. In addition, we offer informational materials on selected aspects of culturally sensitive diagnosis and treatment.

The portal was developed as part of the BMBF-funded I-REACH project and is continuously expanded and updated.