Dass 21 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Dass 21 Form PDF Details

The DASS 21 is a 21-item self-report questionnaire that measures depression, anxiety, and stress levels over the past week. Each statement is rated from 0 (did not apply to me at all) to 3 (applied to me very much or most of the time).

The form measures three subscales, each with 7 items:

• Depression subscale: assesses low mood, loss of motivation, anhedonia, and feelings of hopelessness.
• Anxiety subscale: assesses autonomic arousal, musculoskeletal tension, and situational anxiety.
• Stress subscale: assesses persistent tension, difficulty relaxing, and being easily upset.

Scoring: each subscale raw score is multiplied by 2 to align with DASS-42 norms. Severity categories:

• Depression: Normal 0-9, Mild 10-13, Moderate 14-20, Severe 21-27, Extremely Severe 28+
• Anxiety: Normal 0-7, Mild 8-9, Moderate 10-14, Severe 15-19, Extremely Severe 20+
• Stress: Normal 0-14, Mild 15-18, Moderate 19-25, Severe 26-33, Extremely Severe 34+

The DASS 21 is a validated screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Results should be interpreted alongside other clinical information by a qualified health professional.