Perceived Stress Scale
Rate your stress level by answering how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.
Disclaimer: This brief questionnaire is a tool to gauge your current level of stress and help connect you with resources that may help. Your score does not reflect any diagnosis or particular treatment need. If you have concerns, please talk to a school or human resource support person, specialist, or your provider.
Scale Information: These questions are from the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), a stress instrument developed in 1983 and still used today to better understand your feelings and perceived stress.
Reference: Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24(4), 385-396. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2136404 Last Accessed: March 2021