The EAPI was designed as an intake and screening device for professionals who provide counseling and other services to working adults. It enhances the understanding of presenting problems when used as part of the intake process. It is appropriate for guiding referrals or for use in short-term interventions.

Features and benefits

• The EAPI assesses problems in 10 areas: anxiety, work adjustment, external stressors, depression, marital problems, effects of substance abuse, interpersonal conflict, problem minimization, self-esteem problems, and family problems.
• Responses to critical items may indicate suicidal ideation.
• Normative data were derived from 1,266 employed adults.