On this resource page, we’ve carefully curated a diverse collection of books, articles, and self-help tools to support your journey towards growth and well-being.
These self-assessments are not meant to diagnose on their own, but they can give you insight into what you’re experiencing and whether professional support might be helpful. Each one is short, evidence-based, and widely used by counsellors, psychologists, and doctors around the world.
kindly note that these tools are for self-reflection and awareness only. They are not diagnostic tests. A high score doesn’t mean you definitely have a disorder, and a low score doesn’t mean everything is fine. If you’re concerned about your results—or simply want to talk them over—a trained counsellor can help you make sense of what they mean in the context of your life
The PHQ-9 is a simple, 9-question tool that looks at symptoms of depression over the past two weeks. It covers mood, sleep, energy, appetite, and concentration. Your total score shows whether you’re experiencing minimal, mild, moderate, or severe symptoms of depression. It’s often used in clinics and counselling settings to track changes over time.
The OCI-R is designed to explore obsessive-compulsive symptoms. It asks about things like checking, washing, ordering, hoarding, intrusive thoughts, and mental rituals. While it doesn’t provide a diagnosis, it can help identify patterns that may point to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
The PSS looks at your perception of stress—how overwhelmed, out of control, or overloaded you feel in your daily life. Rather than focusing on a specific mental health condition, it helps you reflect on how you’ve been coping with life’s demands over the past month.
The GAD-7 is a 7-question tool that screens for anxiety symptoms such as constant worry, restlessness, and difficulty relaxing. It gives you a snapshot of how intense your anxiety has been in the past two weeks and whether it may be affecting your daily life.
The IES-R measures the impact of a traumatic or distressing event. It asks about symptoms such as intrusive memories, avoidance of reminders, and being on edge or easily startled. It helps to understand how much a past event may still be affecting your wellbeing.
The TSQ is a quick, 10-question screener that checks for common post-traumatic stress symptoms, such as nightmares, flashbacks, or feeling constantly on guard. It’s a brief first step in recognising if trauma may be continuing to affect your life
