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Kessler Distress Scale (K6)
A 6-item screen for non-specific psychological distress.
Sobre este test
The K6 is the short form of the Kessler distress scale, measuring non-specific psychological distress over the past 30 days. A total of 13 or more is a common threshold suggesting probable serious distress.
Qué significa tu puntuación
| Puntuación | Interpretación |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | Low distress |
| 5–12 | Moderate distress |
| 13–24 | Serious distress |
About this questionnaire
The K6 is a freely available screening questionnaire. We present it exactly as published and add a plain-language explanation of your result.
It is for education and self-reflection, not a diagnosis — a score is a snapshot, not a label. If your result worries you, talk to a qualified professional. See how we choose and check our tests and our editorial standards.
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Preguntas frecuentes
What does the K6 measure?
General (non-specific) psychological distress based on recent anxiety and depressive feelings over the past 30 days.
What score is a concern?
A total of 13 or more is a common cutoff suggesting probable serious mental distress.
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Fuente: Kessler et al. (2002, 2003). Freely available.