Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)

10 questions about the last month — scored with interpretation

In the last month, how often have you…

1. Been upset by unexpected events?

2. Felt unable to control important things?

3. Felt nervous and stressed?

4. Felt confident handling problems?

5. Felt things were going your way?

6. Felt unable to cope with everything?

7. Could control irritations?

8. Felt on top of things?

9. Angered by things outside your control?

10. Felt difficulties were piling up?

Result

Answered: 0/10

PSS-10 (Cohen, Kamarck, Mermelstein, 1983) is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnosis. Items 4, 5, 7, 8 are reverse-scored. A persistently high score is a reason to see a specialist.

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