### **Overview** The **Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI)** is a short psychological assessment that evaluates psychological distress and psychiatric symptoms. It measures nine primary symptom dimensions, including anxiety, depression, somatization, and hostility, through patient-reported data. ### **Applications** The BSI is frequently used in clinical settings to assess the severity of psychological symptoms at the beginning of treatment and to track progress over time. Due to its concise nature, it is an efficient tool for quickly identifying areas of mental health concern and monitoring treatment outcomes. #Psychological-Test