Perceived stress test (PSS-10)
In the last month, how often have you felt or thought this way?
Been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly
Felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life
Felt nervous and stressed
Felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems
Felt that things were going your way
Found that you could not cope with all the things you had to do
Been able to control irritations in your life
Felt that you were on top of things
Been angered because of things that were outside of your control
Felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them
These questionnaires are for screening, not for diagnosis. A high score does not mean you have an illness, and a low score does not rule out needing help. Diagnosis is made by a professional, in a consultation.
The test is scored in your browser. Nothing is sent to us or stored, and you do not need to give a name or an email to see the result.
The Perceived Stress Scale measures how far life situations have felt unpredictable, uncontrollable or overwhelming over the past month. It was developed by Cohen and colleagues and is free to use.