The Maladaptive Schema Scale (MSS) is a 108-item tool that assesses maladaptive patterns of thoughts, behaviours and emotions. It measures 27 schemas,  integrating traditional early maladaptive schemas described by Jeffery Young and additional schemas based on attachment, trauma and other contemporary research.

In this presentation, Dr David Hegarty introduced the Maladaptive Schema Scale as a contemporary measure with the highest standards of psychometric validation. By the end of the presentation, clinicians will feel confident to use the MSS with their first patient.

The MSS is designed to assess problematic schemas in clinical populations and inform case conceptualisations for adults experiencing a range of mental health problems, particularly those with complex issues such as personality pathology, interpersonal difficulties, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or a history of abuse.