Emotional Distress Assessment (42 items)NEDS-42
Professional Recommended
~13 min · 42 questions · Free partial report
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A comprehensive 42-item assessment measuring depression, anxiety, and stress based on the tripartite model established by Lovibond & Lovibond (1995). Independently developed items — no copyrighted content.
- Identify the severity of emotional distress across three distinct domains: depression (low mood, hopelessness, anhedonia), anxiety (autonomic arousal, fear), and stress (tension, irritability, difficulty relaxing).
No signup required to start. The Partial Report is free at the end. The Complete costs $9.90, if and when you want it.
What this test measures
D
Depression
Tendency to feel sad, dejected, and discouraged. High scorers lack energy and have difficulty initiating activities; low scorers are free from persistent depressive feelings.
A
Anxiety
Tendency to experience worry, nervousness, and fear. Anxious individuals feel tense, jittery, and anticipate danger even when none is present.
S
Stress
Assesses chronic non-specific arousal, nervous tension, agitation, difficulty relaxing, irritability, impatience, and overreaction to situations. Reflects persistent nervous energy distinct from discrete anxiety episodes.
Discover where you stand on each dimension.
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From first click to report.
The process is simple: you respond, the system calculates, and the result appears. No prior signup, no form, no waiting.
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Click "Start for free"
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Answer the questions
One at a time, scale of 1 to 5. Visible progress bar. You can pause and resume from any device after identifying yourself.
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Get the Partial Report
Immediate and free. A text summary of each dimension, with indication of high, medium, or low.
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Decide if you want the Complete
The Partial already delivers value. The Complete adds percentiles, norm comparison, charts, applied recommendations, and a verifiable Certificate.
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Talk to an AI about your results. Ask how your profile applies to your career, what a high score means, or compare with other tests.
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| Free and paid, side by side | Partial Report (free, always) | Complete Report ($9.90) |
|---|---|---|
| Interpretive text per dimension, generated from your answers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Raw score for each dimension | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-paragraph overview reading | ✓ | ✓ |
| Everything in the Partial, expanded to 3–5 paragraphs per dimension | — | ✓ |
| Percentile per dimension, compared to reference norms | — | ✓ |
| Inter-dimensional chart with accessible data table | — | ✓ |
| Applied recommendations: career, relationships, self-care | — | ✓ |
| Certificate with public verification and PDF download | — | ✓ |
- ✓Everything in the Partial, expanded to 3–5 paragraphs per dimension
- ✓Percentile per dimension, compared to reference norms
- ✓Applied recommendations: career, relationships, self-care
- ✓Certificate with public verification and PDF download
You only pay after completing the test, if you want to go beyond the Partial.
- ✓Interpretive text per dimension, generated from your answers
- ✓Raw score for each dimension
- ✓One-paragraph overview reading
Payment via PIX (instant) or credit card. Access for 1 year. After that, the report stays visible in read-only mode.
What you receive.
Radar chart with percentiles. Illustrative example.
Executive Summary
"You present a profile marked by high intellectual curiosity and above-average conscientiousness, with moderate extraversion and balanced emotional reactivity. This combination suggests someone who seeks novelty in a disciplined way."
Illustrative example.
Scale analysis
The Complete Report details the practical meaning of each score in 3 to 5 paragraphs, personalized by your combined profile. It is not a generic text by range; the analysis crosses all dimensions to generate specific observations about you.
Applied recommendations
Practical recommendations by area (career, relationships, studies, self-care), based on your combined profile. Certificate with verifiable QR and PDF download.
Why trust this instrument.
- Authors:
- Lovibond & Lovibond
- Year:
- 1995
- Lovibond, S. H., & Lovibond, P. F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (2nd Ed.). Sydney: Psychology Foundation of Australia.
The theory behind this test.
Tripartite Model of Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Model distinguishing depression (low positive affect, hopelessness, anhedonia), anxiety (autonomic arousal, situational anxiety), and stress (nervous tension, irritability, difficulty relaxing) as separable but correlated negative emotional states.
Learn more about this theory →Target Audience
Adults (18+) seeking to understand their emotional well-being
Questions the report answers.
- D
How much is low mood affecting your daily life?
Higher scores indicate more frequent feelings of hopelessness, loss of interest, and lack of motivation. Lower scores suggest emotional vitality and engagement with life.
- A
How much physical and psychological anxiety are you experiencing?
Higher scores reflect more frequent autonomic arousal symptoms (racing heart, breathing difficulty, trembling) and subjective anxiety. Lower scores indicate calm and physiological stability.
- S
How much tension and irritability are you carrying?
Higher scores indicate chronic nervous tension, difficulty relaxing, and heightened irritability. Lower scores reflect a calm, patient disposition and ability to unwind.
Who benefits most.
Emotional well-being seekers
People who want a structured way to understand their current emotional state across multiple dimensions.
Therapy companions
Individuals in therapy who want to track their emotional distress over time and share results with their therapist.
HR and wellness professionals
Organizations monitoring workplace emotional well-being as part of employee wellness programs.
Frequently asked questions
What does this assessment measure?
It measures three dimensions of emotional distress: depression (hopelessness, anhedonia), anxiety (physiological arousal, fear), and stress (tension, irritability). These are distinct but related experiences.
How long does it take?
Most people complete it in 10-15 minutes.
How does this relate to the DASS-21 or DASS-42?
This assessment measures the same tripartite constructs (depression, anxiety, stress) established by Lovibond & Lovibond (1995). All items are independently developed by NOESIS — no copyrighted content is used.
Is this a diagnostic tool?
No. This is a screening and self-awareness tool. Elevated scores suggest areas worth discussing with a mental health professional, but they are not a clinical diagnosis.
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The Complete costs $9.90, if and when you want it.
This test is a self-knowledge tool for informational purposes. It does not constitute a psychological or clinical diagnosis and does not replace evaluation by a qualified professional. The report indicates the AI model used in text generation.
© 2026 NOESIS. All items independently developed. Constructs based on the tripartite model of emotional distress (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995).