Introduction:
The World Health Organization – Five Well-Being Index (WHO-5) measures how cheerful, calm, vigorous, rested, and interested you have felt during the last two weeks. Each positively worded statement encourages reflection on daily mood rather than symptoms, making the scale suitable for routine check-ins and large-scale surveys.
The tool presents the five statements one at a time, records your 0 – 5 selections, and converts the raw total into a percentage. A gauge instantly highlights one of four descriptive bands—Excellent, Good, Moderate, or Poor—so you can compare results over time or discuss them with a professional.
Use this assessment whenever you want a quick snapshot of mental well-being; scores below 52 % suggest considering professional guidance. This tool provides screening information only and does not offer a clinical diagnosis.
Technical Details:
Responses are stored in memory by a lightweight reactive engine and processed entirely in your browser for immediate feedback.
A compact string in the URL preserves answers for sharing without server storage.
The WHO-5 index quantifies subjective well-being by summing five item scores and multiplying the total by four to yield a percentage. Higher values indicate stronger positive mood.
- Five positively phrased items
- Six-point response scale (0 – 5)
- Raw total range 0 – 25
- Percentage range 0 – 100 %
- Four descriptive severity bands
| Excellent | 21 – 25 raw | 84 – 100 % |
| Good | 16 – 20 raw | 64 – 80 % |
| Moderate | 13 – 15 raw | 52 – 60 % |
| Poor | ≤ 12 raw | ≤ 48 % |
All processing stays on this device; no responses are transmitted or saved on external servers.
Calculations & Scoring:
The index uses a two-step calculation: sum the item scores, then multiply by four to express the result as a percentage.
The five item scores produce a raw total of 21.
The multiplication expresses the result on a 0 – 100 % scale.
The final score falls in the Excellent well-being band.
Final Result
The assessment returns 21 / 25 raw = 84 %, classified as Excellent.
Step-by-Step Guide:
Follow these steps to complete the assessment and read your result.
- Press the Start Assessment button.
- For each statement, pick a radio option such as All of the time.
- Watch the progress bar reach 100 % as you answer.
- Use the numbered list on the right to revisit any question.
- After five green check marks appear, view your gauge and summary.
FAQ:
Common questions about scoring, interpretation, and privacy.
What is the WHO-5 Index?
A validated five-item screening tool for subjective psychological well-being used in both clinical and research settings.
How is the percentage calculated?
The raw total (0 – 25) is multiplied by four to give a 0 – 100 % score for easier comparison.
What is a good score?
Scores of 64 % and above (raw ≥ 16) generally indicate positive well-being; lower scores suggest exploring support options.
Can I share my result?
Yes. The address bar updates with an encoded string that recreates your answers without exposing personal details.
Is my data stored?
No. All calculations occur locally, and no information leaves your device unless you choose to share the encoded link.
Troubleshooting:
Solutions for the most common issues.
- Gauge does not appear – refresh the page to re-initialise the charting layer.
- Progress bar stays at 0 % – make sure you clicked Start Assessment.
- Cannot change an answer – select the question from the side list before choosing a new option.
- Link does not load responses – confirm the URL contains exactly five characters after
?r=. - Strange characters in link – copy the entire address; partial links cannot decode properly.
Glossary:
Key terms used throughout the assessment.
- Raw Score
- Total of all item values (0 – 25).
- Percentage Score
- Raw score multiplied by four (0 – 100 %).
- Severity Band
- Descriptive tier reflecting score range.
- Subjective Well-Being
- Self-reported sense of happiness and vitality.
- URL Encoding
- Compact string that recreates selections when shared.