What are trendlines?

Trendlines show how your assessment results have changed over time when you take multiple MindMetrix assessments. They indicate whether the symptoms for a particular condition are improving, stable, worsening, or no longer detected compared to your previous assessment.

How trendlines are calculated

Trendlines are calculated using a comprehensive approach that considers:

• Your Scores - Where your scores fall within the possible range for each rating scale within the test set for the condition
• Test Accuracy - The sensitivity and specificity of each rating scale (how accurately it identifies true positives and true negatives) are used to appropriately weight each rating scale’s score change
• Multiple Measures - Results from all rating scales related to the same condition

What trendline results mean

• Symptom decrease - Indicators for the condition show improvement, or a reduction in severity while symptoms still exist.
• No change - Indicators remain at similar levels between assessments
• Symptom increase - Indicators for the condition show an increase in severity while symptoms still exist
• No Longer Detected - The condition was not picked up on the initial symptom screen, indicating that symptoms have decreased below the clinical thresholds

Important notes

• Trendlines provide helpful context but are not diagnostic on their own
• Small changes in your responses can sometimes result in different trendline classifications
• Trendlines should be interpreted by healthcare providers alongside your complete clinical picture
• Treatment effects may not be immediately reflected in trendlines, especially for conditions that take time to respond to interventions
• Trendlines are most valuable when assessments are taken at consistent intervals (e.g., every 6-12 months)

Always discuss your results with a qualified healthcare provider who can help interpret changes in your assessment results within the context of your overall health journey.