DASS 21 Scores & Results Interpretation
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Your Overall Profile
Visual representation of your three subscale scores
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Recommended Next Steps
Based on your results, here are some personalized recommendations:
Detailed Question Breakdown
Depression Scale Items
Anxiety Scale Items
Stress Scale Items
Depression Scale
The depression scale assesses dysphoria, hopelessness, devaluation of life, self-deprecation, lack of interest/involvement, anhedonia, and inertia.
Anxiety Scale
The anxiety scale assesses autonomic arousal, skeletal muscle effects, situational anxiety, and subjective experience of anxious affect.
Stress Scale
The stress scale is sensitive to levels of chronic nonspecific arousal. It assesses difficulty relaxing, nervous arousal, and being easily upset/agitated, irritable/over-reactive, and impatient.
Important Information
Not a diagnosis: The DASS-21 is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. These results should be interpreted in consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.
Seek professional help: If your results indicate moderate to severe symptoms, or if you're experiencing significant distress, please consult your GP or a mental health professional for a comprehensive assessment.
Privacy: Your responses are stored only in your browser and are not transmitted to any server. You can clear your data at any time by retaking the assessment.
Reference: Lovibond, S.H. & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety & Stress Scales. (2nd Ed.) Sydney: Psychology Foundation.