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Categories: Assessment , Health & Fitness , Psychology
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The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS-42) is a validated self-report questionnaire that measures three related emotional states over the previous week. You answer forty-two everyday statements covering mood, physical tension and motivation, receiving separate scores for depression, anxiety and stress that highlight patterns you could otherwise overlook and compare over time.

Each statement is rated from zero to three, indicating how much it applied to you. The tool sums the fourteen responses per domain to create raw scores between zero and forty-two. Cut-points divide those totals into five severity bands—Normal, Mild, Moderate, Severe and Extremely Severe—so you can gauge whether your results fall within common ranges or warrant further attention.

Repeat the assessment regularly to spot subtle shifts in mood, share emerging concerns with supportive peers and decide when a professional conversation may help. Treat the numbers as indicators, not definitive labels; context and clinical judgement always matter, especially if you already receive care. Results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

Raw scores equal the sum of numeric responses for each domain; severity bands are assigned by comparing those totals to established cut-points.

  • Forty-two items, three emotional domains
  • Numeric scale 0 – 3 per statement
  • Local processing ensures instant feedback
  • Interactive charting layer visualises scores
  • No network requests are required
BandScore Range
Normal0 – 9  / 7 / 14
Mild10 – 13 / 8 – 9 / 15 – 18
Moderate14 – 20 / 10 – 14 / 19 – 25
Severe21 – 27 / 15 – 19 / 26 – 33
Extremely Severe28 – 42 / 20 – 42 / 34 – 42

All calculations run entirely in your browser, protecting privacy and improving performance.

Calculations & Scoring:

Each domain score is produced by summing fourteen answers and mapping the total to a severity band.

Sum of fourteen depression responses.

R→021…
R→021… Answers are converted to numeric values.

∑Ri
18 Values are summed to produce the raw score.

18
→Moderate The score is compared with cut-points to assign a band.

Depression score: 18 (Moderate).

Sum of fourteen anxiety responses.

R→102…
R→102… Answers are converted to numeric values.

∑Ri
12 Values are summed to produce the raw score.

12
→Moderate The score is compared with cut-points to assign a band.

Anxiety score: 12 (Moderate).

Sum of fourteen stress responses.

R→210…
R→210… Answers are converted to numeric values.

∑Ri
22 Values are summed to produce the raw score.

22
→Severe The score is compared with cut-points to assign a band.

Stress score: 22 (Severe).

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these steps to complete the assessment and read your results:

  1. Press the Begin Assessment button.
  2. Read each statement and select one radio option from Did not apply to Applied most of the time.
  3. Scroll or click a question in the list to review previous answers.
  4. Watch the progress bar until it reaches 100 %.
  5. View your coloured severity badges and bar chart summary.
  6. Print or save the answer table for future comparison.

FAQ:

Common questions about scoring, privacy and usage are answered below.

What do severity bands mean?

They indicate how your scores compare with community norms. Higher bands suggest greater emotional distress and may warrant professional discussion.

Is my data stored?

No. Responses remain in your browser’s memory and encoded URL only; nothing is sent to any server or analytics platform.

Can I share my results?

Yes. Copy the summary or print the answers table to PDF before closing the page; the encoded link reproduces your inputs.

How often should I repeat it?

Weekly or monthly checks help monitor trends. Use a consistent schedule so changes reflect real shifts rather than timing differences.

Why are there 42 items?

The original DASS instrument uses fourteen questions per domain to improve reliability and capture different facets of each emotional state.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter problems, try these solutions first.

  • Blank page — refresh your browser or disable content-blocking extensions.
  • No progress update — ensure JavaScript is enabled for this site.
  • Chart not visible — resize the window or rotate your device to trigger layout recalculation.
  • Encoded link fails — check that the URL ends with forty-two characters of digits and dashes.
  • Print layout misaligned — use browser “Landscape” and 100 % scale settings.

Advanced Tips:

Apply these ideas to deepen insight and streamline tracking.

  • Tag each assessment date in a journal to correlate with life events.
  • Compare badge colours over time instead of focusing on single numbers.
  • Pair weekly scores with sleep or exercise logs to spot triggers.
  • Use the encoded link for remote self-monitoring while travelling.
  • Export PDFs into encrypted cloud storage for secure long-term records.

Glossary:

Key terms used throughout the assessment.

DASS-42
Validated questionnaire assessing depression, anxiety and stress.
Domain
One of the three emotional categories measured.
Raw Score
Total points before severity is assigned.
Severity Band
Range label indicating intensity of a domain score.
Encoded Link
URL parameter storing your responses locally for re-loading.
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