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Please read each statement and decide which option indicates how much the statement applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement.

Disclaimer: This quiz is intended as an educational tool and does not diagnose any type of health or mental health condition.

Adapted from the DASS-42

Rating Scale — please refer to this when answering:

0Did not apply to me at all
1Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time
2Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time
3Applied to me very much, or most of the time

1. I found myself getting upset by quite trivial things

2. I was aware of dryness of my mouth

3. I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all

4. I experienced breathing difficulty (e.g. excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion)

5. I just couldn’t seem to get going

6. I tended to over-react to situations

7. I had a feeling of shakiness (e.g. legs going to give way)

8. I found it difficult to relax

9. I found myself in situations that made me so anxious I was most relieved when they ended

10. I felt that I had nothing to look forward to

11. I found myself getting upset rather easily

12. I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy

13. I felt sad and depressed

14. I found myself getting impatient when I was delayed in any way (e.g. lifts, traffic lights, being kept waiting)

15. I had a feeling of faintness

16. I felt that I had lost interest in just about everything

17. I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person

18. I felt that I was rather touchy

19. I perspired noticeably (e.g. hands sweaty) in the absence of high temperatures or physical exertion

20. I felt scared without any good reason

21. I felt that life wasn’t worthwhile

22. I found it hard to wind down

23. I had difficulty in swallowing

24. I couldn’t seem to get any enjoyment out of the things I did

25. I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (e.g. sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat)

26. I felt down-hearted and blue

27. I found that I was very irritable

28. I felt I was close to panic

29. I found it hard to calm down after something upset me

30. I feared that I would be “thrown” by some trivial but unfamiliar task

31. I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything

32. I found it difficult to tolerate interruptions to what I was doing

33. I was in a state of nervous tension

34. I felt I was pretty worthless

35. I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing

36. I felt terrified

37. I could see nothing in the future to be hopeful about

38. I felt that life was meaningless

39. I found myself getting agitated

40. I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself

41. I experienced trembling (e.g. in the hands)

42. I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things

If your child’s DASS-42 scores — or your own observations — suggest elevated stress or anxiety in a younger family member, having structured, age-appropriate tools at home can make a meaningful difference. The Mark Twain Life Skills Mental Health Workbook for Kids, Grades 5-8 Anxiety, Stress, Financial Literacy, Social Emotional Learning, and More, Classroom or Homeschool Curriculum offers evidence-aligned activities that help children in grades 5–8 build emotional regulation and coping skills in an engaging, accessible format. It’s a reassuring resource for parents and educators who want to support mental wellness proactively, rather than waiting for distress to escalate. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)

Once you’ve reviewed your DASS-42 results and identified areas to work on, a consistent daily practice can help you track your progress and stay grounded between therapy sessions or check-ins. The Mental Health Journal for Women and Men – Anxiety & Guided Journal with Mood & Habit Tracker – Take 5 Minuets Everyday – 91 Days Self Care Journal with Prompts, Pink is designed to make that habit approachable, with guided prompts and a mood tracker spanning 91 days — enough time to observe real patterns in your anxiety and stress levels. Just five minutes a day of structured reflection can meaningfully support the self-awareness that underpins lasting emotional wellbeing.

Understanding your DASS-42 results is most empowering when paired with a broader, well-rounded perspective on mental health — including how it intersects with society, science, and everyday life. TIME MENTAL HEALTH

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