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What does this stress test measure?
Stress is not only a feeling; it has sources and it has effects. The Stressometer measures both, across five dimensions: Human Nature, Life Circumstances, Clinical Symptoms, Domestic Life and Professional Life. So alongside how anxious, low or tired you are, it shows whether the pressure is coming mainly from work, from home, from your circumstances, or from the way you tend to handle things. That is what turns a score into something you can act on.
What does it cost, and what do you get?
One payment covers the assessment and the report. There is no subscription.
| What you get | In India | Outside India |
|---|---|---|
| Price per assessment | Rs 249 | USD 8.99 |
| Questions | 55, across five dimensions | 55, across five dimensions |
| Report | Emotional Wellness Index with key stressors | Emotional Wellness Index with key stressors |
| Next step | Care through Dr. Vohra's Emotional Wellness Hub, online or in person | Online counselling where allowed, and help finding licensed local care |
How is it different from a free online quiz?
Plenty of stress quizzes online were written without any testing, and a score from one of them means little. Some free questionnaires used by clinicians are well validated, but they usually measure one thing, such as depression or anxiety, and leave you on your own with the number.
The Stressometer was developed with the University of Houston, has a Cronbach's alpha of 0.935, was compared against the DASS, PSS and SOS scales, and is published in peer-reviewed journals. It covers five areas of life at once, and it is linked to real psychologists and psychiatrists, so the result leads somewhere.
What any self-test cannot tell you
Even a well-built mental health test online has limits, and it is better to know them before you start.
- It screens; it does not diagnose. A diagnosis needs a clinician who has spoken with you
- It reflects the day you take it. Taking it again later shows change
- It depends on honest answers; answering how you think you should feel skews the result
- It cannot respond to an emergency or assess immediate risk
What to do with your result
If your stress is in a healthy range, use the preventive tips in the report and take the test again in a few months, or sooner if life changes. If the report recommends a psychologist, book that first session while the result is fresh; early help is usually shorter help. If it recommends a psychiatrist as well, that is a recommendation for an evaluation, not a diagnosis, and it is worth acting on soon.
Frequently asked questions
- Is an online mental health test accurate?
- A validated one is a reliable screen, not a diagnosis. The Stressometer has published validation and strong internal consistency, but its job is to point you to the right level of care, where a clinician can confirm what is going on.
- Can I take it on my phone?
- Yes. It runs in a web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, from any country.
- How do I get the Stressometer link?
- Use the contact form on the NWNT home page, email help@nwnt.ai, or call or WhatsApp +91 78279 90371. The team sends you the assessment link and can answer questions first. If your employer or college runs a programme, the link comes from them.
- What if my result worries me?
- Talk to someone soon; NWNT can help you book a psychologist or psychiatrist. If you are thinking of harming yourself, call Tele-MANAS on 14416 or 112 now, or your local emergency number outside India.