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Your Mental Health Today Test

20 Questions
3 Minutes

How well do you cope?

Most people struggle with mental health challenges at some point in life, whether due to circumstances or underlying vulnerabilities and psychiatric conditions. This test will give you a sense of how you're coping day to day and whether you might be experiencing symptoms that could be addressed or alleviated via therapy or other professional help.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I feel overwhelmed by my emotions.
Disagree
Agree
2. I am able to handle the level of stress I experience.
Disagree
Agree
3. I have physical symptoms of anxiety, such as sweaty palms.
Disagree
Agree
4. I have strong relationships with people I care about.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I've made many terrible decisions in my life.
Disagree
Agree
6. I am very self-critical.
Disagree
Agree
7. I cannot get beyond long-past traumatic events or significant losses.
Disagree
Agree
8. I am able to identify and express my emotions.
Disagree
Agree
9. I trust that if I confide in others, they will be supportive.
Disagree
Agree
10. I engage in at least one behavior that significantly impairs my ability to function on a daily basis.
Disagree
Agree
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11. When I experience a strong emotion, I usually know why it's hitting me.
Disagree
Agree
12. My mood is stable.
Disagree
Agree
13. I procrastinate and/or avoid dealing with important things in my life.
Disagree
Agree
14. I often feel sad.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I have a sense of purpose in life.
Disagree
Agree
16. I am lonely.
Disagree
Agree
17. I get upset or angry easily.
Disagree
Agree
18. I've noticed changes in my appetite or sleep patterns relative to when I was at my best.
Disagree
Agree
19. I'm able to bounce back from setbacks.
Disagree
Agree
20. I manage my time and my obligations; most days life feels under control.
Disagree
Agree

Who Is This Mental Health Assessment For?

This test is for adults who are struggling to cope with tasks of daily living or who experience symptoms of distress or impairment that prevent them from optimal functioning. This test is not intended to be diagnostic.

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How to Get Help with Mental Health

A mental health professional can help isolate and address immediate symptoms of distress and can help you evaluate larger concerns or goals that you may have. The Psychology Today Therapy Directory includes a range of professionals near you.

Sources

  • M. Lambert, A. Lazarus, S. DeRubeis. Outcome Questionnaire-45.2
  • E. Diener, R.A. Emmons, R.J. Larsen, S. Griffin. Satisfaction with Life Scale
  • C.L.M. Keyes. Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)
  • S. Shipp, Brief COPE