Cleared Mind self-checks / Stress check (PSS-10)

Stress check (PSS-10)

Ten questions about how stressful your life has felt this month. About 3 minutes. No sign-up; your answers are not stored.

In the last month, how often have you...

1. Been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly

2. Felt unable to control the important things in your life

3. Felt nervous and stressed

4. Felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems

5. Felt that things were going your way

6. Found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do

7. Been able to control irritations in your life

8. Felt that you were on top of things

9. Been angered because of things that happened that were outside of your control

10. Felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them

Source: Perceived Stress Scale-10 (Cohen), free for non-commercial and educational use (commercial-use licence being confirmed).

This information is for general health awareness only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered healthcare practitioner; in an emergency call 10177 (ambulance) or 112 from a mobile phone, or the SADAG Suicide Crisis Helpline on 0800 567 567.