WHO-5

WHO-5 Well-Being Index

The WHO-5 Well-Being Index consists of just five positively worded statements about how you've felt over the last two weeks. It's used worldwide as a short screening tool for psychological well-being.

Comparison basis: 🇩🇪 Representative German sample · Cut-off from the validation literature

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5 statements · ~2 min

This questionnaire is for self-reflection only and does not replace a medical or psychotherapeutic diagnosis. If your score is low or your distress persists, please reach out to a doctor, a licensed therapist, or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988, free and available 24/7 in the US).

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Joy & Energy

Worksheet pack

Joy & Energy

A workbook for the WHO-5: notice small good moments, anchor a simple routine for sleep and movement, and deliberately schedule meaningful activities and social contact -- over four weeks.

€4.0010 pages · PDF

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