Assessment
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The PSS Scale is reprinted with permission from the American Sociological Association, from Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., and Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24, 386-396.
GAD developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
The PHQ is used with permission from Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Psychiatric Annals 2002;32:509-521.
Permission to use the SPIN obtained from the copyright holder. Copyright Jonathan Davidson © 1995, 2019, 2021. All rights reserved.
The MOS Sleep Scale is used with permission from the Rand Corporation.
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Miller, W.R., Tonigan, J.S., & Longabaugh, R. (1995). The Drinker Inventory of Consequences (DrInC): An instrument for assessing adverse consequences of alcohol use. Test manual (vol. 4). Rockville, MD: NIAAA.
The Panic Disorder Severity Scale – Self Report Form is copyrighted by M. Katherine Shear, M.D. Permission has been granted by Dr. Shear to reproduce this instrument for use by Learn to Live, Inc. for a limited purpose. For other uses of this instrument, the owner of the copyright must be contacted.
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Depression Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-4 |
Level Minimal depression |
What does this mean? Your depression level appears to be minimal. You may find that you look forward to most days and only get discouraged at times. |
Minimal depression (0-4): | ||
Your depression level appears to be minimal. You may find that you look forward to most days and only get discouraged at times. | ||
Score Range 5-9 |
Level Mild depression |
What does this mean? Your depression level appears to be mild. You may feel somewhat down, irritable, or drained at times. There may be other times when you feel more optimistic or energetic. |
Mild depression (5-9): | ||
Your depression level appears to be mild. You may feel somewhat down, irritable, or drained at times. There may be other times when you feel more optimistic or energetic. | ||
Score Range 10-14 |
Level Moderate depression |
What does this mean? Your depression level appears to be moderate. You may feel discouraged and less enjoyment of the life fairly often. Depression may be affecting you physically through sleep or energy issues. |
Moderate depression (10-14): | ||
Your depression level appears to be moderate. You may feel discouraged and less enjoyment of the life fairly often. Depression may be affecting you physically through sleep or energy issues. | ||
Score Range 15-19 |
Level Moderately severe depression |
What does this mean? Your depression level appears to be moderately severe. You may feel quite discouraged, irritable, and worn-down most of the time. Your body may reflect the depression in sleep, energy, and/or concentration problems. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Depression Program is available as a secondary resource. |
Moderately severe depression (15-19): | ||
Your depression level appears to be moderately severe. You may feel quite discouraged, irritable, and worn-down most of the time. Your body may reflect the depression in sleep, energy, and/or concentration problems. | ||
Score Range 20-27 |
Level Severe depression |
What does this mean? Your depression level appears to be severe. You may feel very sad, irritable, or numb. Your sleep, energy, appetite, and concentration are likely a problem. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Depression Program is available as a secondary resource. |
Severe depression (20-27): | ||
Your depression level appears to be severe. You may feel very sad, irritable, or numb. Your sleep, energy, appetite, and concentration are likely a problem. |
Anxiety Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-4 |
Level Low anxiety |
What does this mean? Your anxiety level appears to be low. You may feel calm and unpressured most of the time. |
Low anxiety (0-4): | ||
Your anxiety level appears to be low. You may feel calm and unpressured most of the time. | ||
Score Range 5-9 |
Level Mild anxiety |
What does this mean? Your anxiety level appears to be mild. You may feel nervous, worried, or pressured occasionally, but are calm much of the time. |
Mild anxiety (5-9): | ||
Your anxiety level appears to be mild. You may feel nervous, worried, or pressured occasionally, but are calm much of the time. | ||
Score Range 10-14 |
Level Moderate anxiety |
What does this mean? Your anxiety level appears to be moderate. You may feel anxious, worried, and pressured, likely with difficulty relaxing. |
Moderate anxiety (10-14): | ||
Your anxiety level appears to be moderate. You may feel anxious, worried, and pressured, likely with difficulty relaxing. | ||
Score Range 15-21 |
Level Severe anxiety |
What does this mean? Your anxiety level appears to be quite high. You may be quite anxious, worried, and pressured a great deal of the time. Your level of functioning and relationships may be impacted. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Stress, Anxiety & Worry Program is available as a secondary resource. |
Severe anxiety (15-21): | ||
Your anxiety level appears to be quite high. You may be quite anxious, worried, and pressured a great deal of the time. Your level of functioning and relationships may be impacted. |
Social Anxiety Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-18 |
Level Minimal social anxiety |
What does this mean? Your social anxiety level appears to be minimal. You may be able to interact with others comfortably. |
Minimal social anxiety (0-18): | ||
Your social anxiety level appears to be minimal. You may be able to interact with others comfortably. | ||
Score Range 19-30 |
Level Mild social anxiety |
What does this mean? Your social anxiety level appears to be mild. You may have difficulty at times either meeting new people or speaking up in a group. You might feel that you are able to manage it but you may miss out socially at times. |
Mild social anxiety (19-30): | ||
Your social anxiety level appears to be mild. You may have difficulty at times either meeting new people or speaking up in a group. You might feel that you are able to manage it but you may miss out socially at times. | ||
Score Range 31-40 |
Level Moderate social anxiety |
What does this mean? Your social anxiety level appears to be moderate. You may have difficulty engaging with others. You might be prone to avoid some social situations and you may feel lonely at times as a result. |
Moderate social anxiety (31-40): | ||
Your social anxiety level appears to be moderate. You may have difficulty engaging with others. You might be prone to avoid some social situations and you may feel lonely at times as a result. | ||
Score Range 41-50 |
Level Severe social anxiety |
What does this mean? Your social anxiety level appears to be severe. You may have a high level of difficulty in a wide range of social situations. Your sense of isolation may be very difficult for you. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Social Anxiety Program is available as a secondary resource. |
Severe social anxiety (41-50): | ||
Your social anxiety level appears to be severe. You may have a high level of difficulty in a wide range of social situations. Your sense of isolation may be very difficult for you. | ||
Score Range 51-68 |
Level Very severe social anxiety |
What does this mean? Your social anxiety level appears to be severe. You may have great difficulty in interacting with others. You may be very isolated and at risk of getting depressed. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Social Anxiety Program is available as a secondary resource. |
Very severe social anxiety (51-68): | ||
Your social anxiety level appears to be severe. You may have great difficulty in interacting with others. You may be very isolated and at risk of getting depressed. |
Stress Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-13 |
Level Low stress |
What does this mean? Your perceived stress level appears to be low. You may have few challenges in life right now, or you may already know how to manage your responsibilities skillfully & calmly. |
Low stress (0-13): | ||
Your perceived stress level appears to be low. You may have few challenges in life right now, or you may already know how to manage your responsibilities skillfully & calmly. | ||
Score Range 14-26 |
Level Moderate stress |
What does this mean? Your perceived stress level appears to be moderate. You may feel somewhat overloaded with the challenges in your life right now, regardless of how others may see your obligations. |
Moderate stress (14-26): | ||
Your perceived stress level appears to be moderate. You may feel somewhat overloaded with the challenges in your life right now, regardless of how others may see your obligations. | ||
Score Range 27-40 |
Level High stress |
What does this mean? Your perceived stress level appears to be high. You may feel overwhelmed with the challenges in your life right now, whether or not others know it. Consider seeking treatment by a mental health or medical professional. Our Stress, Anxiety & Worry Program is available as a secondary resource. |
High stress (27-40): | ||
Your perceived stress level appears to be high. You may feel overwhelmed with the challenges in your life right now, whether or not others know it. |
Insomnia Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-27 |
Level Minimal insomnia |
What does this mean? Your sleep concern level appears to be minimal. You may find that you sleep well most of the time and rarely feel fatigued during the day. |
Minimal insomnia (0-27): | ||
Your sleep concern level appears to be minimal. You may find that you sleep well most of the time and rarely feel fatigued during the day. | ||
Score Range 28-43 |
Level Mild insomnia |
What does this mean? Your sleep concern level appears to be mild. You may have modest trouble sleeping at times. There may be other times when you sleep well and feel rested. |
Mild insomnia (28-43): | ||
Your sleep concern level appears to be mild. You may have modest trouble sleeping at times. There may be other times when you sleep well and feel rested. | ||
Score Range 44-60 |
Level Moderate insomnia |
What does this mean? Your sleep concern level appears to be moderate. You may feel frustrated about difficulties falling or staying asleep fairly often. You may often feel tired during the day. |
Moderate insomnia (44-60): | ||
Your sleep concern level appears to be moderate. You may feel frustrated about difficulties falling or staying asleep fairly often. You may often feel tired during the day. | ||
Score Range 61-100 |
Level Severe insomnia |
What does this mean? Your sleep concern level appears to be severe. You likely feel quite troubled about your difficulty falling asleep or getting back to sleep after waking. Your body may often be tired during the day, and you may have concentration and performance problems. |
Severe insomnia (61-100): | ||
Your sleep concern level appears to be severe. You likely feel quite troubled about your difficulty falling asleep or getting back to sleep after waking. Your body may often be tired during the day, and you may have concentration and performance problems. |
Substance Use Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0 |
Level Low consequences from substance use |
What does this mean? Your use of substances has likely been well-controlled. You know when to stop and then can follow through with your plan to stop. Your relationships, work life, health, and safety do not seem to be harmed by substances. |
Low consequences from substance use (0): | ||
Your use of substances has likely been well-controlled. You know when to stop and then can follow through with your plan to stop. Your relationships, work life, health, and safety do not seem to be harmed by substances. | ||
Score Range 1-10 |
Level Mild consequences from substance use |
What does this mean? You may have had mild problems from your use of alcohol or drugs. Maybe you are using substances at times when you did not intend to and drink or used more that you planned. Your work, finances, or relationships may have suffered a bit. |
Mild consequences from substance use (1-10): | ||
You may have had mild problems from your use of alcohol or drugs. Maybe you are using substances at times when you did not intend to and drink or used more that you planned. Your work, finances, or relationships may have suffered a bit. | ||
Score Range 11-20 |
Level Moderate consequences from substance use |
What does this mean? You (or others) are likely concerned about your drinking or substance use. Your use has likely gotten out of control at times, maybe impacting your finances, health, and work. Your drinking or drug use may have also damaged or prevented relationships. |
Moderate consequences from substance use (11-20): | ||
You (or others) are likely concerned about your drinking or substance use. Your use has likely gotten out of control at times, maybe impacting your finances, health, and work. Your drinking or drug use may have also damaged or prevented relationships. | ||
Score Range 21-45 |
Level Severe consequences from substance use |
What does this mean? Alcohol or drug use appears to be creating severe problems for you. You also view your life as being damaged by your use. Your finances, relationships, work, and health may all be severely affected. Because of the level of your difficulties, consider consulting a licensed substance use counselor. Our Substance Use Program can be a secondary resource. |
Severe consequences from substance use (21-45): | ||
Alcohol or drug use appears to be creating severe problems for you. You also view your life as being damaged by your use. Your finances, relationships, work, and health may all be severely affected. |
Panic Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 0-1 |
Level Minimally impacted by panic |
What does this mean? Panic is not likely impacting your life significantly. Either you do not have panic attacks, you do not fear them, or both. |
Minimally impacted by panic (0-1): | ||
Panic is not likely impacting your life significantly. Either you do not have panic attacks, you do not fear them, or both. | ||
Score Range 2-9 |
Level Mildly impacted by panic |
What does this mean? It appears that you have mild panic concerns. You may have a panic attack on occasion and your experiences might be mildly impacted by fear of a panic attack or, by modest avoidance. |
Mildly impacted by panic (2-9): | ||
It appears that you have mild panic concerns. You may have a panic attack on occasion and your experiences might be mildly impacted by fear of a panic attack or, by modest avoidance. | ||
Score Range 10-13 |
Level Moderately impacted by panic |
What does this mean? Your score suggests that you are experiencing moderate impact of panic. You may often be concerned about the next panic attack and how it will upset your work or social life. The anxiety about panic or avoidance may reduce your quality of life. |
Moderately impacted by panic (10-13): | ||
Your score suggests that you are experiencing moderate impact of panic. You may often be concerned about the next panic attack and how it will upset your work or social life. The anxiety about panic or avoidance may reduce your quality of life. | ||
Score Range 14-17 |
Level Severely impacted by panic |
What does this mean? You are likely severely troubled by panic, both the panic itself and fear of the next attack. You may spend time planning how to feel safe, say no to outings, and try to cover it all up. Your school, work, or social life may be affected by this. |
Severely impacted by panic (14-17): | ||
You are likely severely troubled by panic, both the panic itself and fear of the next attack. You may spend time planning how to feel safe, say no to outings, and try to cover it all up. Your school, work, or social life may be affected by this. | ||
Score Range 18-28 |
Level Very severely impacted by panic |
What does this mean? Panic is impacting your life very severely, according to your scores. You may live in dread of the next panic attack. You plan your life around preventing panic and hide your battle with it. Your quality of life may be greatly reduced. |
Very severely impacted by panic (18-28): | ||
Panic is impacting your life very severely, according to your scores. You may live in dread of the next panic attack. You plan your life around preventing panic and hide your battle with it. Your quality of life may be greatly reduced. |
Resilience Assessment
Score Range |
Level |
What does this mean? |
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Score Range 36-49 |
Level You view your life as very pleasant, meaningful, and interesting. |
What does this mean? You may look forward to tomorrow. You likely bounce back from setbacks. You may often see an important purpose in your life. Your connections to others may be strong. |
You view your life as very pleasant, meaningful, and interesting. (36-49): | ||
You may look forward to tomorrow. You likely bounce back from setbacks. You may often see an important purpose in your life. Your connections to others may be strong. | ||
Score Range 21-35 |
Level You view your life as somewhat pleasant, meaningful, and interesting. |
What does this mean? You may feel like you are free of severe depression or anxiety but still not fully satisfied with your life. You are likely getting by without major problems, but you sometimes wish for a bit more. |
You view your life as somewhat pleasant, meaningful, and interesting. (21-35): | ||
You may feel like you are free of severe depression or anxiety but still not fully satisfied with your life. You are likely getting by without major problems, but you sometimes wish for a bit more. | ||
Score Range 0-20 |
Level You view your life as not pleasant, not meaningful, and not interesting. |
What does this mean? You are likely not enjoying your days. You may find that setbacks often leave you feeling defeated, and you wish you had more purpose and direction. You may lack closeness in your relationships with others. |
You view your life as not pleasant, not meaningful, and not interesting. (0-20): | ||
You are likely not enjoying your days. You may find that setbacks often leave you feeling defeated, and you wish you had more purpose and direction. You may lack closeness in your relationships with others. |