The K10 is a ten-question check used right across Australian health care, including by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. It’s a simple way to get a sense of how much you’ve been carrying lately.
It asks how often you’ve felt certain ways in the past four weeks. There are no right answers. Your answers and scores are never saved — we ask for your email at the end so we can show you your result.
In the past four weeks, about how often did you feel…
Enter your email and we’ll show you your results. We won’t share your details with anyone else.
We store your email address, and your mobile if you enter it, so we can email you about speaking to a psychologist. Your answers and scores are not saved. Your details are handled under our Privacy Policy.
This is a screening questionnaire, not a diagnosis. It gives a snapshot of the past four weeks and can’t tell you why you feel the way you do. Only a registered practitioner can assess that with you.
It helps to bring this to a GP or psychologist — it gives them a concrete starting point. If you’d like to speak to someone, we can match you with an AHPRA-registered psychologist, often within the week.
With a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP, sessions are Medicare-rebated if you’re eligible — we process the rebate straight to your bank account.
Get matched with a psychologistThe Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) was developed by Professor Ronald Kessler and colleagues. Scores are grouped using the bands conventionally applied in Australia. Reproduced here for personal screening use.
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