INSTRUCTIONS

Keep track of your answers! At the end of the survey, you can use our system to calculate your stress level!

Count your score for each of your answers, calculate your total points, read our assessment below, and take some of our advice to help you deal with your stress! The score of each answer follows:
3-Always
2-Sometimes
1-Often
0-Never

1. Do you frequently get angry or irritable?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

2. Do you take on too many responsibilities?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

3. Do you have too much homework?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

4. Are you often invaded by sadness that you can't explain?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

5. Do you feel depressed in your class?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

6. Do you fail to see the humor in situations others find funny?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

7 .Do your parents pressure you to get A's in school?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

8.Do you feel that your teachers have unrealistic expectations?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

 9. Do you get frustrated with relationships you have with people?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

10. Do you feel like there's so much stress in school that you are giving up on school?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

11. Do you try to do as much as you can in the least amount of time?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

12. Do you keep everything inside?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

13. Are you having trouble sleeping?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

14. Do you have good relationships with others?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

15. Do you spend a lot of time complaining or whining?

• NEVER
• SOMETIMES
• OFTEN
• ALWAYS

SCORING

0-11: You're not too stressed now, but there are things you should be watching out for:
ADVICE - Take time to relax; don't over work yourself!
You could be on the verge of being stressed out!!

12-23: You're very close to being one stressed out person
ADVICE - Take time to relax; don't over work yourself!
Set priorities and organize your time so that you can spend it on what is most important to you.

24-35: You are in a progressing stage of serious stress:
ADVICE - Take time to relax and organize your mind and soul.
Get rid of junk food and try to exercise when you have free time.
Ask people for help if you need it and talk with someone you trust and care about.

36-45: At this stage stress could be threatening to your physical and mental well-being. Be Aware!
ADVICE - Learn to take care of yourself. Take time and relax!
Exercise regularly, eat well, get enough rest, schedule some quiet time for yourself.
Talk to someone you trust and ask for help.

*Being stressed out happens to everyone! Don't be alarmed. Take a deep breath, calm down and organize your mind. Ask someone for help if it's needed and learn to address and recognize situations that cause you to have stress!