# Brain Mechanic

> A repair manual for the mind: look up ADHD, anxiety, narcissism and upbringing patterns, run free self-checks and find tools. Not medical advice.

Brain Mechanic is a self-reflection guide to the human mind, written like a car repair manual and set in a psychologist's office. Nobody here is a doctor: it is for fun and self-reflection, never medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Look up what you're going through in plain words, tick the warning lights you notice, and run free self-checks: four published screeners (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AUDIT-C) and plain-language pattern checks that say clearly they are not validated tests.

Factory Settings describes 34 ways an upbringing can wire a person, from helicopter parents to parentification, and how people update them. The toolbox has 41 techniques with live breathing pacers, timers and worksheets, and a printable work order helps you explain things to a real professional. Every page has crisis lines one tap away.

Who it's for: Adults curious about their own mind who want to understand a pattern before deciding whether to see a professional

## What it does

- A searchable repair manual of 58 mental health entries, with honest labels and sources
- A warning-light board that ranks what your symptoms usually point to
- 30 self-checks, including the PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5 and AUDIT-C
- Factory Settings: 34 upbringing patterns and how to rewire them
- 41 tools with breathing pacers, timers and saveable worksheets
- A private logbook with daily gauges and a printable work order for a professional

## Questions

### Is Brain Mechanic a diagnosis?

No. Nobody here is a doctor. It is for fun and self-reflection and is not medical advice. Only a qualified professional who assesses you can diagnose anything.

### Do I need an account?

No. The manual, the checks and the toolbox are free and open, and answers are scored in your browser. An account adds a private logbook.

### Who can see my answers?

Without an account, nobody: results stay on your device. With an account, your logbook is private to you and you can download or delete it at any time.

### What if I'm in crisis?

Use the Emergency brake at the top of every page for free crisis lines, or call your local emergency number.

## Links

- [Open Brain Mechanic](https://brain-mechanic.anvil.app/)
- [About Brain Mechanic](https://brain-mechanic.anvil.app/about)
- Made by [Arkvital](https://arkvital.com), Montreal, Canada (arkvital@outlook.com)

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