Depression Anxiety and Stress Scale DASS (-42)

The DASS-42 is a 42 item self-report scale designed to measure the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. The principal value of the DASS in a clinical setting is to clarify the locus of emotional disturbance, as part of the broader task of clinical assessment. The essential function of the DASS is to assess the severity of the core symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress. As the scales of the DASS have been shown to have high internal consistency and to yield meaningful discriminations in a variety of settings, the scales should meet the needs of both researchers and clinicians who wish to measure current state or change in state over time (e.g., in the course of treatment).

Please read each statement and choose a number 0, 1, 2 or 3 that indicates 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.

1. I found myself getting upset by quite trivial things

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

2. I was aware of dryness of my mouth

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

3. I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

4. I experienced breathing difficulty (eg, excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion)

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

5. I just couldn't seem to get going

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

6. I tended to over-react to situations

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

7. I had a feeling of shakiness (eg, legs going to give way)

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

8. I found it difficult to relax

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

9. I found myself in situations that made me so anxious I was most relieved when they ended

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

10. I felt that I had nothing to look forward to

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

11. I found myself getting upset rather easily

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

12. I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

13. I felt sad and depressed

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

14. I found myself getting impatient when I was delayed in any way (eg, lifts, traffic lights, being kept waiting)

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

15. I had a feeling of faintness

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

16. I felt that I had lost interest in just about everything

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

17. I felt I wasn't worth much as a person

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

18. I felt that I was rather touchy

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

19. I perspired noticeably (eg, hands sweaty) in the absence of high temperatures or physical exertion

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

20. I felt scared without any good reason

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

21. I felt that life wasn't worthwhile

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

22. I found it hard to wind down

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

23. I had difficulty in swallowing

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

24. I couldn't seem to get any enjoyment out of the things I did

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

25. I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (eg, sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat)

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

26. I felt down-hearted and blue

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

27. I found that I was very irritable

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

28. I felt I was close to panic

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

29. I found it hard to calm down after something upset me

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

30. I feared that I would be 'thrown' by some trivial but unfamiliar task

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

31. I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

32. I found it difficult to tolerate interruptions to what I was doing

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

33. I was in a state of nervous tension

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

34. I felt I was pretty worthless

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

35. I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

36. I felt terrified

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

37. I could see nothing in the future to be hopeful about

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

38. I felt that life was meaningless

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

39. I found myself getting agitated

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

40. I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

41. I experienced trembling (eg, in the hands)

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

42. I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things

Did not apply to me at all - NEVER

Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time - SOMETIMES

Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time - OFTEN

Applied to me very much, or most of the time - ALMOST ALWAYS

Scoring Guide

DASS (42) Scoring	Depression	Anxiety	Stress
Normal	0-9	0-7	0-14
Mild	10-13	8-9	15-18
Moderate	14-20	10-14	19-25
Severe	21-27	15-19	26-33
Extremely Severe	28+	20+	34+

Reference:

Lovibond, S.H. & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (2nd. Ed.). Sydney: Psychology Foundation.

Scoring Guide

Reference:

Quick Links

Latest News

Hui Lin Tan joining Healthfocus

Operations commence at Bull Creek!

Riverton clinic relocating to Bull Creek

Welcome to Yaw Yung!

Search