Wednesday, October 2, 2013

What is the best scale/source to test your stress level?

After much research, there is not necessarily a "best" option to test your stress level, however there are a variety of types of tests/scales to choose from.  Depending on your type of stress, each scale can vary from individual to individual.  Listed below are the links to some of the different types of stress tests, which can help you in assessing your needs regarding stress management.

Holmes-Rahe Scale: http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTCS_82.htm

Depression/Anxiety Stress Scales: http://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/groups/dass/

Percieved Stress Scale:
http://www.mindgarden.com/products/pss.htm

MacArthur SES:
http://www.macses.ucsf.edu/research/psychosocial/stress.php

Life Change Index Scale:
http://www.dartmouth.edu/~eap/library/lifechangestresstest.pdf

Life Event Stress Scale:
http://www.pluk.org/training/Stress_Management.pdf

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