DASS-21 Screening Tool: Adults
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Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Adult Self-Report.
The DASS-21 is a validated screening tool that measures three dimensions of psychological distress: depression, anxiety, and stress. It takes about 3 minutes. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
The DASS-21 is a validated screening tool that measures three dimensions of psychological distress: depression, anxiety, and stress. It takes about 3 minutes. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Please read each statement and select how much it applied to you over the past week.
DASS-21 Results Summary
Important: The DASS-21 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Elevated scores indicate areas of psychological distress that may benefit from professional support. A clinical psychologist can help determine the most appropriate next steps.
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The DASS-21 was developed by Lovibond & Lovibond (1995), University of New South Wales. This tool is freely available for clinical and research use.