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Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

Instructions

As a general rule, patients who rate most commonly 'Some of the time' or 'All of the time' categories are in need of a more detailed assessment. Referral information should be provided to these individuals. Patients who rate most commonly 'A little of the time' or 'None of the time' may also benefit from early intervention and promotional information to assist raising awareness of the conditions of depression and anxiety as well as strategies to prevent future mental health issues.


Question 1
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel tired out for no good reason?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 2
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel nervous?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 3
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel so nervous that nothing could calm youdown?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 4
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel hopeless?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 5
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel restless or fidgety?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 6
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel so restless you could not sit still?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 7
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel depressed?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 8
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel that everything was an effort?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 9
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel so sad that nothing could cheer you up?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

Question 10
During the last 30 days, about how often did you feel worthless?
	None of the time
	A little of the time
	Some of the time
	Most of the time
	All of the time

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