Viacheslav MKpsychologist, psychotherapist

Science-based test · WHO-5

WHO-5 well-being index

Five questions about the last two weeks. The WHO-5 index is used in some 30 countries as a quick, reliable way to see how a person is doing.

Over the last two weeks, how often was this true?

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  1. I have felt cheerful and in good spirits
  2. I have felt calm and relaxed
  3. I have felt active and vigorous
  4. I woke up feeling fresh and rested
  5. My daily life has been filled with things that interest me

How to read the result

  • 0-28Low well-being. The last two weeks have been hard. This result is common with depression: please see a psychiatrist or a medical psychotherapist.
  • 29-50Reduced well-being. There is less energy and joy than there could be. If this lasts more than two weeks, it is worth exploring the reasons with a professional.
  • 51-100Good well-being. You are generally doing well. Keep doing what supports you.

About the test

This test helps you understand how you are doing, but it is not a diagnosis. Only a doctor or psychotherapist can diagnose after a conversation.

I do not work with depression, thoughts of death or self-harm. If your result is high, the test will tell you where to turn.

Source: Topp C. W., Østergaard S. D., Søndergaard S., Bech P. The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: a systematic review of the literature. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 2015, 84(3), 167-176. www.psykiatri-regionh.dk

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What does the WHO-5 well-being index show?

How you really are: mood, energy and interest over two weeks. Five questions about the last two weeks. The WHO-5 index is used in some 30 countries as a quick, reliable way to see how a person is doing.

How long does the test take?

5 questions, about 1 minutes. The result appears right away; your answers stay in your browser and are not sent anywhere.

Can the result be used as a diagnosis?

This test helps you understand how you are doing, but it is not a diagnosis. Only a doctor or psychotherapist can diagnose after a conversation.

What should I do with the result?

The result shows how pronounced the state is right now. At a low or moderate level you can work through it with a psychologist. At a high level the test tells you which doctor to see.