Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein. Major life changes are some of the biggest causes of stress, both positive and negative. Have you had any life changes recently? Have there been any changes at home or work, or in your relationships or finances? Get started by checking all events that have happened in the past 6 months. Adapted with permission from: Miller MA, Rahe RH (1997). "Life changes scaling for the 1990s." Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 43(3): 279–292. Your score can help you to better understand how much stress your life changes may be causing you. Your score will appear as one of the following: If you have a moderate or high amount of stress, you are more likely to have a stress-related illness in the next 12 to 18 months. As with all screening tools, though, the results of this tool are only an estimate. Everyone responds differently to stress. The way you deal with stress depends on several things. It depends on how well you cope with change (resiliency), how significant the life events are to you, and how much support you get from family and friends. And there may be other events that stress you that are not included in this tool. You can't change what has happened, but you can explore healthy ways to cope with life's stresses. And remember, you can start small. Browse and find just one tip for coping that you think you could easily do. Then give it a try. Current as of: June 24, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Current as of: June 24, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Clinical Review Board This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise.org. © 1995-2024 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated.Interactive Tool: What Is Your Stress Level?
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Our Health Library information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Please be advised that this information is made available to assist our patients to learn more about their health. Our providers may not see and/or treat all topics found herein. Current as of: June 24, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Clinical Review BoardInteractive Tool: What Is Your Stress Level?
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.