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Full name of scale |
MINI – Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview |
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Languages |
English, French Translated and linguistically validated in over 70 languages |
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French version reference |
All versions are licensed by Prof. Sheehan; Mapi Research trust is the only organization authorized to distribute existing non-English translations of the MINI/MINI Kid in paper/pdf format. Mapi cannot release any translation of any MINI in paper / pdf format without a license agreement signed by Dr. Sheehan granting you permission to use the MINI. |
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Rater |
Clinician-rated |
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Training |
Training required, via Zoom or in person, for large groups or investigators meetings Web-based training modules include: a video, a quiz, and a certificate of completion of training. Training is provided by Dr. Sheehan who does not authorize anyone to provide training on the MINI and who has not been specifically trained and authorized to provide this training by Dr. Sheehan.
To be qualified for training the person should be a licensed psychiatrist or clinical psychologist (MD or PhD) |
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Utility |
Psychiatric evaluation and outcome tracking in clinical psychopharmacology trials and epidemiological studies.
The MINI for Psychotic Disorders Studies is suitable for clinical and research settings where Psychotic Disorders are a focus of interest and where it is important to differentiate between the different psychotic disorders (e.g., schizophrenia vs schizoaffective disorder). |
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Time to complete |
Around 15 minutes administration time |
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Cost/license |
License needed and fees associated with MINI use. |
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Other relevant info |
A flow chart is available to help guide in choosing which version of the MINI is best fit for your needs. Any scientific questions relating to the mini contact: davidvsheehan [at] gmail.com (David V Sheehan MD MBA). Or visit the MINI website cited above. |
Sheehan DV, Lecrubier Y, Sheehan KH, et al. The Mini-International Neuropsychiatric Interview (M.I.N.I.): the development and validation of a structured diagnostic psychiatric interview for DSM-IV and ICD-10. J Clin Psychiatry. 1998;59 Suppl 20:22-33;quiz 34-57.
