General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12)
A 12-item educational questionnaire exploring psychological distress and daily functioning over recent weeks. For awareness only.
What it measures
General psychological distress indicators and functional mental health
Who it is for
Adults wanting a quick review of their general mental health
How it works
12 questions on a four-point scale. Scored using the 0-0-1-1 binary method (the two latter responses indicate distress). Total score ranges from 0 to 12.
Answer honestly
No right or wrong answers — choose what genuinely reflects you.
At your own pace
Pause and resume at any time without losing your progress.
Your instant report
When done, your report appears immediately — detailed, downloadable, shareable.
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