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PSS-10 Stress Assessment
Perceived Stress Scale 10-item → stress level
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PSS-10 Stress Assessment
The Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen 1983) is the most widely validated self-report stress measure. Answer based on the last month.
In the last month, how often have you...
01been upset because of something unexpected?
02felt unable to control important things in your life?
03felt nervous and stressed?
04felt confident about handling personal problems?
05felt things were going your way?
06found you could not cope with all you had to do?
07been able to control irritations in your life?
08felt that you were on top of things?
09been angered because of things outside your control?
10felt difficulties piling up so high you could not overcome them?
Total stress score16/40
Moderate stress
Average range. Consider one structural change — sleep hygiene, meditation 10 min/day, or a weekly check-in.
PSS-10 is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. High scores in combination with depressive symptoms warrant clinical consultation.
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