DASS-21Past 1 weekAbout 3 minutes 👥 No usage yetSource: Lovibond SH, Lovibond PF (1995)

Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21

DASS-21 is a widely used screening tool for depression, anxiety, and stress symptoms. It contains 21 items; each subscale raw score is multiplied by 2 to obtain a standard score.

What this scale measuresThe DASS-21 evaluates depression, anxiety and stress symptoms from the past week in a single questionnaire and produces three independent subscale scores. It is especially useful when insomnia, mood issues and life stress coexist, giving you a clear side-by-side snapshot of your three emotional domains.
How to read your score
  • Depression · Normal0 – 9

    Depression symptoms are within the normal range.

  • Depression · Mild10 – 13

    Mild depression symptoms are present.

  • Depression · Moderate14 – 20

    Depression symptoms are noticeable.

  • Depression · Severe21 – 27

    Depression symptoms are severe.

  • Depression · Extremely Severe28 – 42

    Depression symptoms are extremely severe.

  • Anxiety · Normal0 – 7

    Anxiety symptoms are within the normal range.

  • Anxiety · Mild8 – 9

    Mild anxiety symptoms are present.

  • Anxiety · Moderate10 – 14

    Anxiety symptoms are noticeable.

  • Anxiety · Severe15 – 19

    Anxiety symptoms are severe.

  • Anxiety · Extremely Severe20 – 42

    Anxiety symptoms are extremely severe.

  • Stress · Normal0 – 14

    Stress level is within the normal range.

  • Stress · Mild15 – 18

    A mild stress response is present.

  • Stress · Moderate19 – 25

    Stress response is noticeable.

  • Stress · Severe26 – 33

    Stress response is severe.

  • Stress · Extremely Severe34 – 42

    Stress response is extremely severe.

These ranges are for screening reference only and cannot replace a professional diagnosis.

⚠️

Important: This result is for self-screening only

All scales on this site are publicly available academic screening tools, not medical devices, and do not constitute a clinical diagnosis. Results are affected by mood, routine, environment, and physical condition.

  • Scale results cannot be used as the sole basis for diagnosis, medication, treatment, or prescription.
  • Do not self-diagnose or self-medicate based solely on scale scores.
  • If you have physical, mental, sleep, or emotional concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Users assume full responsibility for any medical or wellness decisions based on these results.