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Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) 21

The Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS-21) is a self-report scale designed to indicate the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Interpretation of your score should be undertaken in consultation with a mental health practitioner. This scale is suitable for both clinical and non-clinical settings.

Please read each statement and choose a response that 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.

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1. I found it hard to wind down(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

2. I was aware of dryness of my mouth(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

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

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

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

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

5. I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

6. I tended to over-react to situations(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

7. I experienced trembling (eg, in the hands)(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

8. I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

9. I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

10. I felt that I had nothing to look forward to(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

11. I found myself getting agitated(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

12. I found it difficult to relax(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

13. I felt down-hearted and blue(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

14. I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

15. I felt I was close to panic(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

16. I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

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

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

18. I felt that I was rather touchy(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

19. I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (eg, sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat)(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

20. I felt scared without any good reason(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

21. I felt that life was meaningless(Required)

Did not apply to me at all – NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time – SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time – OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time – ALMOST ALWAYS

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