Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-42
42-item full-length measure of depression, anxiety, and stress over the past week. Each subscale has 14 items scored 0-3 (range 0-42 per subscale).
Purpose
Self-report research instrument, reproduced here under an open license for non-diagnostic educational, research, and self-reflection use.
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Administration
Self-Administered
Intended Use
Research
Limitations: Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.
License: Public Domain (https://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/groups/dass/DASSFAQ.htm#_3.__How_do_I_get_permission_to_use_). Citation: Lovibond, S. H., & Lovibond, P. F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (2nd ed.). Psychology Foundation of Australia. This is not a diagnostic tool. If you are in crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please contact a licensed mental health professional or a crisis helpline in your country immediately.
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