Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10)
Assess how much you perceive your life as stressful or uncontrollable over the past month.
What it measures
Measures the degree to which you perceive your life as unpredictable, uncontrollable, or overwhelming over the past month.
Who it is for
Suitable for adults who want to explore their overall stress level for self-awareness purposes.
How it works
Answer 10 questions about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. Some items are reverse-scored and reflect the absence of stress.
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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