DASS-21 Score Calculator – Calculate Your Results Instantly

Enter your responses to the 21 DASS items below to automatically calculate your Depression, Anxiety, and Stress scores. This calculator uses the official DASS-21 scoring methodology and provides instant severity interpretations.

21 Items

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Rate each item on a scale from 0 to 3 based on how much each statement applied to you over the past week.

0 Did not apply to me at all

1 Applied to some degree

2 Applied considerably

3 Applied very much

Depression Items

Item 3: I couldn't seem to experience any positive feeling at all

Item 5: I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things

Item 10: I felt that I had nothing to look forward to

Item 13: I felt down-hearted and blue

Item 16: I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything

Item 17: I felt I wasn't worth much as a person

Item 21: I felt that life was meaningless

Anxiety Items

Item 2: I was aware of dryness of my mouth

Item 4: I experienced breathing difficulty

Item 7: I experienced trembling (e.g., in the hands)

Item 9: I was worried about situations in which I might panic

Item 15: I felt I was close to panic

Item 19: I was aware of the action of my heart

Item 20: I felt scared without any good reason

Stress Items

Item 1: I found it hard to wind down

Item 6: I tended to over-react to situations

Item 8: I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy

Item 11: I found myself getting agitated

Item 12: I found it difficult to relax

Item 14: I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on

Item 18: I felt that I was rather touchy

How the DASS-21 Scoring System Works

The DASS-21 uses a straightforward scoring methodology to assess depression, anxiety, and stress levels. Each subscale consists of 7 items rated from 0 to 3, representing the frequency or severity of symptoms over the past week.

Sum the 7 items

Add together your responses for the 7 items in each subscale

Multiply by 2

Multiply the sum by 2 to align with the full DASS-42 scale

Compare to severity ranges

Your final score is compared against established severity thresholds

Severity Rating Thresholds

Severity	Depression	Anxiety	Stress
Normal	0–9	0–7	0–14
Mild	10–13	8–9	15–18
Moderate	14–20	10–14	19–25
Severe	21–27	15–19	26–33
Extremely Severe	28+	20+	34+

Who Should Use This Calculator

Students & Researchers

Quick scoring for research data collection or academic projects studying mental health.

Clinicians

Rapid scoring tool for clinical practice when manual calculation is inconvenient.

Self-Assessment Users

Individuals who have completed the DASS-21 and want to understand their scores.

Progress Tracking

Monitor changes in symptoms over time by regularly calculating your scores.

Important Notice

This calculator is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace professional psychological evaluation or clinical assessment.

The DASS-21 is a screening measure that can indicate the presence of symptoms, but only a licensed mental health professional can provide an accurate diagnosis. If you are experiencing severe symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress, please seek support from a qualified healthcare provider.

If you are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services or a crisis helpline immediately.

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