Wellbeing

Stress Pattern Check

Where the tension is sitting, and what it is costing you.

⏱ Time: ~2–3 min 📋 Items: 15 questions 🔬 Based on: Perceived Stress & Autonomic Reactivity Scale 🔒 Privacy: 100% In-Browser
15 questions
How this is scored

15 items across body, thought, and functioning patterns. Frequency scale is closer to common screening designs, but this is not a diagnostic scale.

Academic References & Background

  • Cohen, S., Kamarck, T., & Mermelstein, R. (1983). A global measure of perceived stress. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 24(4), 385-396.

1I found it hard to relax even when I had free time.

2I noticed muscle tension, restlessness, or physical tightness.

3My sleep was affected by responsibilities or worries.

4I felt tired even after resting.

5My appetite or body rhythm changed under pressure.

6My mind jumped between problems faster than I could settle them.

7Small problems felt bigger than usual.

8I kept replaying conversations, tasks, or mistakes.

9I felt rushed even with no immediate deadline.

10It was hard to stop planning or checking mentally.

11Stress made it harder to focus on normal tasks.

12I avoided tasks because they felt overwhelming.

13I became more impatient with people than usual.

14I needed extra effort to make everyday decisions.

15I had trouble enjoying things that usually help me recover.

Before you start

What this test measures

Your answers are scored on 3 dimensions, and the result comes from how they combine:

About this assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Stress Pattern Check measure?

Where the tension is sitting, and what it is costing you. 15 items across body, thought, and functioning patterns. Frequency scale is closer to common screening designs, but this is not a diagnostic scale.

How is this test scored and how long does it take?

This test contains 15 questions and takes about 3 minutes to complete. All scoring runs instantly in your browser with zero sign-up.

Are my responses and results kept private?

Yes, 100% private. All calculations happen entirely inside your web browser. Your answers never leave your device and are never stored on any server.

Is this a clinical or medical diagnosis?

No. MindType tests are created for self-reflection, personal insight, and education. They do not constitute clinical, psychiatric, or psychological diagnosis.

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Written for self-reflection, not clinical diagnosis.

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