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Frequently Asked Questions

• How many items are in the DASS 21 scale?

  The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21) is a set of three self-report scales designed to measure the emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. Each of the three DASS-21 scales contains 7 items, divided into subscales with similar content.

• How much does a manual for Dass cost?

  The accompanying DASS manual contains helpful information on the DASS system, including an extensive amount of material on the theoretical background of the measure, norms, and scoring. The manual costs $55 AUD and can be purchased here.

• How many items are in the DASS questionnaire?

  The University of New South Wales in Australia developed a questionnaire to measure all three of them using one questionnaire, known as DASS. The DASS has 42 items. The DASS-21 has 21 items if you are under time pressure. The DASS-21 scores are multiplied by two so that you can compare the DASS-21 score with the normal DASS.

• Can a Dass 21 be used as a clinical interview?

  DASS-21 Scoring Instructions. The DASS-21 should not be used to replace a face to face clinical interview. If you are experiencing significant emotional difficulties you should contact your GP for a referral to a qualified professional. Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale - 21 Items (DASS-21)

• What is the depression anxiety stress scale 21?

  Depression Anxiety Stress Scale-21 (DASS21) This Questionnaire is a short version (21 item) of a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure three related negative emotional states: depression, anxiety and tension/stress. The DASS questionnaire is in the public domain, and may be downloaded from the link below.

• What's the purpose of the DASS 21 stress scale?

  The DASS 21 is a self report evaluation scale aimed at revealing the severity of symptoms that the patient suffers from and which can be associated with depression or anxiety or are consistent with stress manifestations.

• How is the Dass used to measure depression?

  The DASS is a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure the three related negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and tension/stress. The DASS questionnaire is in the public domain, and may be downloaded from this website. The DASS manual contains more detailed information about...

• How many items are on depression anxiety scale?

  The Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales (DASS) have been developed to assess these three constructs without possibly confounding somatic factors. Both, the shorter 21 items version as well as the longer 42 items versions of the DASS are available. The DASS-21 contains seven items for each of the three subscales.