Self Assessment

Below is a simple checklist (the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale - K10) that is quick, easy and confidential. These questions are designed to help you reflect on your situation or that of someone close to you. They will not provide a diagnosis - for that you need to see a professional. However, they will tell you if you have symptoms that are common in people with depression. If you think that you or someone you know has depression, please consult a doctor.

		None of the time	A little of the time	Some of the time	Most of the time	All of the time
1.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel tired out for no good reason?
2.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel nervous?
3.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm you down?
4.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel hopeless?
5.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel restless or fidgety?
6.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel so restless you could not sit still?
7.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel depressed?
8.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
9.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel that everything was an effort?
10.	In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel worthless?

Your result:

What does your score mean?
15 or less = Low distress
16 - 30 = Moderate distress
30 - 50 = High distress

If you have moderate to high distress, it is important to contact your family doctor for further assessment.