Stress Test (PSS-10)
The Perceived Stress Scale (Cohen et al., 1983) is one of the most widely used tools for measuring stress. Think back over the past month and answer how often you felt each of the following.
Answer all 10 questions.
What's next
Stress doesn't ease through willpower — it eases through small, regular habits: short practices, breathing, real recovery. Helpy has stress exercises, a mood tracker, and a journal to help you spot what's actually wearing you down.
Good to know
This is a screening questionnaire for self-reflection, not a medical diagnosis. A high score doesn't mean you're ill, and a low one doesn't rule it out. If stress sticks around or really gets in your way, talk to a professional. If you're in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line), or call 911 for emergencies. Available 24/7.