Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
The PSS-10 helps measure how often you've felt stressed over the past month. Answer all 10 questions honestly — there are no right or wrong answers.
For each question, choose how often you felt this way:
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 happened 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?
Acknowledgement
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10) was developed by Sheldon Cohen, Tom Kamarck, and Robin Mermelstein (1983).
Citation: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24(4), 385–396.
Disclaimer: This screening tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Please consult a qualified mental health professional for proper evaluation and support.