Psychological Distress

Psychological Distress Self Test

Instructions: The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a simple measure of psychological distress. The K10 scale involves 10 questions about emotional states each with a five-level response scale. The measure can be used as a brief screen to identify levels of distress.

In the last four weeks, about how often ...

All of the time

Most of the time

Some of the time

A little of the time

None of the time
Did you feel tired out for no good reason
Did you feel nervous?
Did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm you down?
Did you feel hopeless?
Did you feel restless or fidgety?
Did you feel so restless that you could not sit still?
Did you feel depressed?
Did you feel that everything was an effort?
Did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
Did you feel worthless?

 
 

If you have been experiencing stress for a prolonged period of time you should consider seeking professional help.

Score:

According to the responses that you have provided, it is likely that you are:

You can read more about stres here.

Note: These screening questionnaires do not provide a comprehensive clinical assessment or a diagnosis of a mental disorder. If you are concerned about your symptoms, please seek help from your doctor or a mental health professional. You can also access one-on-one clinical care, with up to five free telehealth sessions with a clinical psychologist or psychiatrist through Black Dog Institute’s TEN Clinic.