Psychological Distress Check

K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale)

⏱ 2–3 min 10 questions Free · Private

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About this check

The K10 is a 10-question general distress screener used widely in national mental-health surveys. Rather than focusing on depression or anxiety specifically, it captures overall psychological distress over the past 4 weeks.

Important: The K10 does not diagnose anything specific — it gives an overall severity read. Higher scores usually prompt a clinician to look more specifically at depression, anxiety, or stress.

What your score means

Likely to be well · score 10–19

Your score is in the range usually seen in people who are well. Low distress this week.

Mild mental distress · score 20–24

Your score is in the mild range. Some distress is present — not yet at a clinical threshold, but worth paying attention to.

Moderate mental distress · score 25–29

Your score is in the moderate range. Distress at this level often affects day-to-day functioning and is a reasonable point to consider professional support.

Severe mental distress · score 30–50

Your score is in the severe range. Distress at this level usually has a major impact on functioning and is not expected to settle on its own.

How it works

In the past 4 weeks, about how often did you feel each of the following?

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