This self-check follows the SCL-90 framework, covering the 9 symptom dimensions below. Open any one to learn what it means.
Physical distress — aches, tension, and bodily discomfort.
Few bodily complaints over the past week.
Some physical discomfort, at a mild level.
Noticeable physical distress — worth attending to, including ruling out medical causes.
Marked physical distress. Consider checking in with a doctor.
Unwanted repetitive thoughts and hard-to-resist urges to check or repeat.
Little intrusion from repetitive thoughts or checking.
Occasional repetitive thoughts or checking urges.
Repetitive thoughts or routines that take real effort to manage.
Repetitive thoughts or compulsions feel hard to control.
Self-consciousness and feelings of inferiority around other people.
Comfortable in your interactions with others.
Mild self-consciousness with some people or situations.
Frequent self-consciousness or feeling inferior around others.
Strong sensitivity in social situations that weighs on you.
Low mood, loss of interest, hopelessness, and low energy.
Mood and interest have been largely intact.
Some low mood or reduced interest.
A consistent low mood worth taking seriously — talking with someone can help.
Marked low mood. Please consider reaching out to a professional; see the support box if it applies.
Nervousness, tension, panic, and restlessness.
Little anxiety over the past week.
Some nervousness or tension.
Anxiety that has been hard to settle at times.
Strong anxiety or panic. Support is available and worth seeking.
Irritability, anger, and urges toward confrontation.
Even-tempered over the past week.
Mild irritability at times.
Frequent irritability or anger that strains interactions.
Anger or urges that feel hard to contain.
Fear of specific places, situations, or travel, and avoidance.
Little fear-driven avoidance.
Some unease in specific places or situations.
Fear or avoidance that limits some activities.
Strong fear or avoidance that restricts daily life.
Suspiciousness, mistrust, and feeling wronged by others.
Trusting in your view of others.
Occasional suspicion or feeling wronged.
Frequent mistrust or sense of being treated unfairly.
Strong suspiciousness that colors your interactions.
Feelings of isolation and unusual experiences or beliefs.
No unusual experiences reported.
Some sense of isolation or occasional unusual thoughts.
Feelings of disconnection or unusual experiences worth discussing with a professional.
Unusual experiences or strong isolation. Speaking with a professional is recommended.
