Free mental wellbeing self-check (WHO-5)
A quick, private check based on the WHO-5. Free, scored on your device, and yours to keep.
What this check measures
The WHO-5 asks five short questions about how you have been feeling over the past two weeks: whether you have felt cheerful, calm, active, rested, and interested in daily life. Your answers add up to a single score from 0 to 25, and a higher score means better wellbeing.
How the scoring works
Each answer is worth 0 to 5 points, and the five add up to a score out of 25. Multiply by four and you get the 0 to 100 score the WHO-5 is often reported as. The lower the total, the more your wellbeing may be worth a closer look. These bands are a common way to read the result:
| Score | What it suggests |
|---|---|
| 0-12 | Below 13 |
| 13-25 | 13 or higher |
What it cannot tell you
A score cannot diagnose depression or any other condition, and it cannot see the context around your life. A low score does not mean something is wrong with you. It is a prompt for reflection and, if the number is low or has stayed low for a while, a good reason to talk with your doctor or a counsellor.
You have been running on empty and cannot tell whether you are actually alright. This is a free wellbeing self-check built on the WHO-5, a widely used measure of mental wellbeing. Five short questions, about a minute, scored privately in your browser. It looks at how the last two weeks have felt; it is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.
Questions people ask
Is a low score a depression diagnosis?
No. The WHO-5 measures wellbeing; it does not diagnose depression or anything else. A low score is a good reason to talk with a professional, not a conclusion on its own.
Why do higher scores mean better wellbeing?
The WHO-5 is worded in a positive direction. Every question asks about a good feeling, so more points means you have been feeling better. That is the opposite of many symptom checklists, where a higher number means more difficulty.
Who sees my answers?
No one. The check is scored entirely in your browser, and nothing you answer is sent to us or stored anywhere.
What should I do with my score?
Keep it for yourself, share it with your doctor or counsellor, or bring it to a review with Sean. If your score is low, or things feel urgent, please reach out to a professional soon.
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This is a free screening tool, not a diagnosis. It can help you notice patterns and decide whether to reach out. Your answers stay on your device; nothing is sent or saved.