K10
Mental Health Test
A validated measure of general psychological distress. Rate how often each symptom has occurred in the past 30 days.
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The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a widely used screening instrument developed to detect nonspecific psychological distress. It is used by governments worldwide (including Australia, Canada, and the US) for population-level mental health surveillance.
The K10 does not diagnose a specific condition — instead, it measures your general level of psychological distress, which is predictive of anxiety and depressive disorders. It is often used as a first-line mental health check.
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Kessler RC, Andrews G, Colpe LJ, et al. Short screening scales to monitor population prevalences and trends in non-specific psychological distress. Psychol Med. 2002;32(6):959-976.
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What is the K10?
The K10 (Kessler Psychological Distress Scale) is a 10-item questionnaire measuring nonspecific psychological distress. It is used by governments worldwide for population-level mental health surveillance.
What does the K10 measure?
The K10 measures general psychological distress rather than a specific condition. High scores are predictive of anxiety and depressive disorders.
How is the K10 different from other tests?
Unlike condition-specific tests (PHQ-9 for depression, GAD-7 for anxiety), the K10 provides a general mental health check. It is often used as a first-line screening before more specific assessments.
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