The Perceived Stress Scale
The Most Widely Used Stress Scale Worldwide
The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a widely used questionnaire designed to assess how stressful life feels to you over the past month. Rather than focusing on specific events, it looks at how overwhelmed, unpredictable, or out of control situations have felt in your day-to-day life.
This tool is not diagnostic, but it can be helpful for self-reflection and awareness. Many people find it useful for understanding how ongoing stress may be affecting their mood, energy, sleep, and overall sense of balance.
DISCLAIMER – This questionnaire is provided for informational and self-reflection purposes only and does not replace professional medical or psychological assessment.
If your results raise questions or concerns, working with a qualified healthcare provider can help put those results into context. Many people find that approaches focused on regulating the nervous system — including acupuncture, breath-based techniques, and lifestyle support — can be helpful alongside conventional care.