Distress

Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

A 10-item screen for non-specific psychological distress.

10 Questions18+ AgeFree

About this test

The K10 measures general psychological distress based on anxiety and depressive symptoms experienced in the most recent 4-week period.

What your score means

ScoreInterpretation
10–19Likely to be well
20–24Mild distress
25–29Moderate distress
30–50Severe distress

Source: Kessler et al. (2002). Freely available for use.