Mental Health Test K10
A validated measure of general psychological distress. Rate how often each symptom has occurred in the past 30 days.
0 of 10 answered
During the last 30 days, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Question 1 of 10
How often did you feel tired out for no good reason?
Question 2 of 10
How often did you feel nervous?
Question 3 of 10
How often did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm you down?
Question 4 of 10
How often did you feel hopeless?
Question 5 of 10
How often did you feel restless or fidgety?
Question 6 of 10
How often did you feel so restless you could not sit still?
Question 7 of 10
How often did you feel depressed?
Question 8 of 10
How often did you feel that everything was an effort?
Question 9 of 10
How often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
Question 10 of 10
How often did you feel worthless?
About the K10
The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a widely used screening instrument developed to detect nonspecific psychological distress. It is used by governments worldwide (including Australia, Canada, and the US) for population-level mental health surveillance.
The K10 does not diagnose a specific condition — instead, it measures your general level of psychological distress, which is predictive of anxiety and depressive disorders. It is often used as a first-line mental health check.
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Citation
Kessler RC, Andrews G, Colpe LJ, et al. Short screening scales to monitor population prevalences and trends in non-specific psychological distress. Psychol Med. 2002;32(6):959-976.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the K10?
The K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) is a 10-item questionnaire measuring nonspecific psychological distress. It is used by governments worldwide for population-level mental health surveillance.
What does the K10 measure?
The K10 measures general psychological distress rather than a specific condition. High scores are predictive of anxiety and depressive disorders.
How is the K10 different from other tests?
Unlike condition-specific tests (PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety), the K10 provides a general mental health check. It is often used as a first-line screening before more specific assessments.