Anxiety Self-Check quiz
This is a self-check tool to help identify experiences linked to anxiety. It does not consider all experiences or the possible reasons why a person might be having them. This tool cannot provide a diagnosis. Only a professional can make a diagnosis.
Please read each statement and select one that shows 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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Lovibond, S.H. & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the depression anxiety stress scales. (2nd Ed.). Sydney: Psychology Foundation. ISBN 7334-1423-0.T
Your results
Your answers suggest anxiety symptoms haven’t been much of a problem for you in the past week. Everyone gets a bit anxious from time to time. Sometimes it’s actually helpful and motivates us to do our best. Usually mild anxiety disappears after the situation is over.
Your answers suggest you’ve been experiencing some anxiety recently. It could be related to something that is happening in your life and will likely disappear when the situation improves. Talking with someone you trust and feel safe with can be really helpful. Not sure where to start? Check out the Tips for Talking with Someone.
Your answers suggest you’ve been dealing with some difficult anxiety symptoms in the past week. At this level, anxiety can start to interfere with your daily life. It may be affecting school, work, or your relationships with family and friends, and your physical health. The good news is that there are some great self-care strategies, apps and tools you can use to help lower anxiety and make sure it doesn’t get in the way of the things you enjoy. Reaching out to supportive friends or family can really help as well. Check out the Tips for Talking with Someone.
Your answers suggest you’ve been dealing with some significant anxiety symptoms in the past week. At this level, anxiety may be starting to interfere with school or work. It may be affecting your relationships with family and friends. Your physical health may also be affected.