Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

The K10 assesses general psychological distress by measuring symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and emotional strain over the past month. It provides insight into overall mental well-being and helps identify individuals experiencing significant distress. This tool supports early intervention and monitoring of mental health over time.

Over the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel the following?

1. Tired out for no good reason?
2. Nervous?
3. So nervous that nothing could calm you down?
4. Hopeless?
5. Restless or fidgety?
6. So restless you could not sit still?
7. Depressed?
8. That everything was an effort?
9. So sad that nothing could cheer you up?
10. Worthless?

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Medical disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not replace professional medical advice.

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