Feeling Stretched Too Thin Lately?

If you’ve been feeling mentally overloaded, physically tense, or emotionally drained, this quick self-assessment can help you check in with yourself.
It’s based on a clinically reviewed screening tool and has been adapted by Intellect’s psychologists to make it easy and meaningful to use.

Who Might This Help?
This assessment is useful for:

You’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or tense

You find it hard to switch off mentally, even when you’re resting

You’re unsure if it’s ”just a busy period” or something deeper

You’re constantly feeling overwhelmed, rushed, or tense

You find it hard to switch off mentally, even when you’re resting

You’re unsure if it’s “just a busy period” or something deeper

Why Take This Assessment?
Stress can sneak up on you, especially when you’re used to keeping things going.
This test won’t give you a diagnosis, but it can help you spot when your system is under strain and whether support might help you reset.
Sometimes the first step to feeling better is simply acknowledging how much you’re carrying.

Backed By Clinical Research
PHQ-9 Based Screening Tool
This stress assessment is based on established psychological frameworks for identifying patterns of chronic stress.
It’s been reviewed and adapted by our clinicians at Intellect to make the questions clearer, more relevant, and easier to reflect on, without the medical jargon.
Reviewed By Psychologists
Used By Thousands Globally
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this assessment help me understand if I’m too stressed?
Yes, it’s designed to help you reflect on common signs of stress, like mental overload, emotional reactivity, or fatigue. It’s not a medical tool, but it’s a helpful starting point.
Is this a diagnostic assessment?
No. This is a symptom checker, not a clinical diagnosis. But it can help you decide whether it’s time to explore therapy or stress management support.
Who should take this assessment?
Anyone feeling stretched, foggy, or stuck in “survival mode.” If you’ve been wondering whether it’s normal to feel this worn down, this is a helpful first step.

Stress Assessment Results
You're likely coping well right now
Your responses suggest that you’re managing stress in a way that feels healthy and sustainable. Everyone faces pressure at times, but based on your answers, it seems your current coping strategies are keeping things in balance. Still, it’s okay to check in with a therapist if you're feeling mentally stretched.


This assessment is not a diagnosis, but it’s a meaningful first step toward understanding what’s going on.
Low Stress
Score Range: 0 - 7
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Stress Assessment Results
You may be experiencing signs of elevated stress
Your responses suggest you're carrying a fair amount of stress, either mentally or physically. You may be feeling mentally overloaded, emotionally reactive, or more drained than usual.These signs are worth paying attention to, especially if they’re becoming frequent. A therapist can help you process and manage it before it builds further.


This assessment is not a diagnosis, but it’s a meaningful first step toward understanding what’s going on.
Moderate Stress
Score Range: 8 - 12
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Stress Assessment Results
You may be under significant stress
Your responses reflect high levels of stress that may be impacting your sleep, focus, mood, or overall wellbeing. When stress builds up without relief, it can lead to burnout that affects you emotionally, mentally, and physically. You don’t have to manage this alone. Speaking with a therapist could help you find clarity and create space to breathe again.


This assessment is not a diagnosis, but it’s a meaningful first step toward understanding what’s going on.
High Stress
Score Range: 13 - 21
This content will be displayed when the user's score falls within this range.
Talk to a Therapist
Stress doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes it’s quiet, persistent, and hard to untangle.
A therapist can help you make sense of what’s causing that pressure and how to manage it more sustainably.





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