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Online Stress Test

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Is stress getting to you? Find out how stressed you really are by taking this online stress screening test.

While we all face different kinds of stress, too much stress or continued stress over a long period of time can have serious negative effects on your mental and physical health. Use the results to decide if you need to see a doctor or other mental health professional to further discuss your stress and anxiety levels. Relaxation techniques for relief of stress and anxiety may also be helpful.

Instructions: To see how high (or low) your stress levels are, read over each of the life situations below and select "YES" for all those that apply to you right now or have occurred within the last 12 months and "NO" for those that don't. Then click "Score" to find out your score.

1. Death of a spouse
2. Death of close friend
3. Death of a close family member
4. Divorce
5. Marital separation
6. Marital reconciliation
7. Marriage
8. Gain of new family member through birth, adoption, or marriage
9. Son/daughter leaves home
10. Pregnancy
11. Major personal injury or illness
12. Change in health or behavior of family member
13. Sex difficulties
14. Put in jail or other institution
15. Fired from work
17. Major business readjustment
18. Change to a different line of work
16. Retirement
19. Change in responsibilities
20. Partner begins/stops work
21. Change in working hours or conditions
22. Trouble with boss
23. Change in financial state
24. Taking on a new mortgage
25. Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan
26. Major purchase such as a new car
27. Change in number of arguments with partner
28. Trouble with in-laws
29. Outstanding personal achievement
30. Starting or finishing school
31. Change in living conditions
32. Revision of personal habits
33. Change in residence
34. Change in schools
35. Change in recreational habits
36. Change in church activities
37. Change in social activities
38. Change in sleeping habits
39. Change in number of family gatherings
40. Change in eating habits
41. Vacation
42. Christmas or holiday season
43. Minor violations of the law