Am I Depressed? Quick Mood Check
Free WHO-5 wellbeing screening. 5 questions, 1 minute. World Health Organization wellbeing index — a quick check on your mood and emotional health.
Before You Start
- This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic test
- All answers are processed in your browser only
- No data is stored or sent to any server
- Results can be copied to share with your clinician
What Is the WHO-5 Wellbeing Index?
The WHO-5 Wellbeing Index is one of the most widely used measures of subjective wellbeing worldwide. Developed by the World Health Organization's Regional Office for Europe in 1998, it has been translated into over 30 languages and validated in numerous populations. The WHO-5 measures positive mental health rather than symptoms of illness — it asks how you have been feeling over the past two weeks, covering cheerfulness, calm and relaxation, vitality, restful sleep, and interest in daily life.
Signs You Might Benefit From This Screening
This screening is helpful if you have been feeling flat, unmotivated, or not quite yourself — even if you would not describe yourself as "depressed" or "anxious." The WHO-5 is sensitive to changes in wellbeing that might not reach the threshold for a clinical diagnosis but still affect your quality of life. It is also useful for tracking how you are doing over time, particularly during stressful periods, life transitions, or while receiving treatment.
How the WHO-5 Works
The WHO-5 consists of 5 positively worded statements about how you have felt over the past two weeks. Each is rated from 0 (at no time) to 5 (all of the time), giving a raw score of 0–25. This is multiplied by 4 to produce a percentage score from 0 to 100, where 0 represents the worst possible wellbeing and 100 the best. A score below 50 suggests low wellbeing, and a score of 28 or below may indicate depression warranting further assessment.
What Happens After the Screening?
Your WHO-5 score gives you a snapshot of your current wellbeing that you can share with your GP, psychologist, or occupational therapist. If your score is below 50, it may be worth discussing what might be contributing to low wellbeing — whether that is stress, sleep, physical health, or life circumstances. The WHO-5 is particularly useful for repeat assessments, as a change of 10 or more points is considered clinically meaningful and can help track whether interventions are helping.