Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children 2nd Edition (MASC-2)

• Author: John S. March, M.D., MPH
   
• Age Range: 8 to 19 years
   
• Administration Time: 15 minutes
   
• Administration Type: •Parent-completed •Self-Report
   
• Qualification Level: B

A revision of the Multidimensional Anxiety Scale for Children, the MASC 2 assesses the presence of symptoms related to anxiety disorders in youth aged 8 to 19 years. The measure distinguishes between important anxiety symptoms and dimensions that broadband measures do not capture. The MASC 2 aids in the early identification, diagnosis, treatment planning and monitoring of anxiety-prone youth.

• Features and Benefits 
   
• Comprehensive assessment of anxiety-related symptoms in youth
   
• Assesses a broad range of emotional, physical, cognitive and behavioral symptoms that represent important dimensions of childhood anxiety
   
• Multi-rater assessment with parent and self-report ratings in order to gather in-depth, multi-perspective information
   
• Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Index differentiates between children with an anxiety disorder and those in the general population
   
• Computer-generated reports that describe a youth’s anxiety symptoms in detail
   
• Easy administration, scoring, and interpretation of results

Scales

• Separation Anxiety/Phobias
   
• GAD Index
   
• Social Anxiety
   
• Obsessions & Compulsions
   
• Physical Symptoms
   
• Harm Avoidance
   
• Inconsistency Index (response style)

Forms
The MASC 2 is a multi-rater assessment with 50-item self (MASC 2–SR) and parent (MASC 2–P) rating forms. Both rating forms can be administered using online or paper-and-pencil formats. All formats can be scored online using the MHS Online Assessment Center, or scoring software.

MASC 2 Complete Handscored Kit
MASC 2 Manual, 25 each of Self-Report and Parent Quickscore Forms