How have the last few weeks felt?

Answer how often you felt or thought a certain way during the last month. There are no right answers — just choose what fits best.
1

In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?

2

In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?

3

In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and "stressed"?

4

In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?

5

In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?

6

In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?

7

In the last month, how often have you been able to control irritations in your life?

8

In the last month, how often have you felt that you were on top of things?

9

In the last month, how often have you been angered because of things that were outside of your control?

10

In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?

Low
Score: 0 / 40
Interpretation will appear here.

This is a self-check to help you reflect — not a diagnosis.

Low
0–13
Moderate
14–26
High
27–40

What your score means

Low stress (0–13): A low level of perceived stress. Keep doing what helps you stay balanced.

Moderate stress (14–26): A moderate level of perceived stress. It may help to lean on relaxation or stress-management habits — movement, a steadier routine, mindfulness, or talking with someone you trust.

High stress (27–40): A high level of perceived stress. Support from a counsellor, therapist, or GP could make a real difference.

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), originally developed by Cohen et al. (1983), is a clinically validated and widely adopted instrument for measuring perceived stress. The scale quantifies the extent to which life situations are experienced as unpredictable, uncontrollable, and overwhelming. Items ask about general thoughts and feelings during the preceding month and are designed to be clear, brief, and broadly applicable.

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