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Mental Health Meter

Check in on your mental fitness. This is not a clinical test — it is a starting point to understand how you are really doing, and whether support could help.

Five Characteristics of Good Mental Health

How Are You Really Doing?

Mental health is more than the absence of illness. Read each statement below and indicate whether you Agree or Disagree.

Ability to Enjoy Life
Resilience
Balance
Self-Actualisation
Flexibility
100% Private — nothing stored No judgement — every answer is valid 30 statements — about 5 minutes
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Ability to Enjoy Life

Living in the moment and appreciating the present — without dwelling on the past or worrying constantly about the future.

I tend to live in the moment and appreciate what I have right now.

I often dwell on past experiences and wish things had gone differently.

I can accept that some things in life cannot be changed.

My happiness is often overshadowed by worry about what might happen next.

My home feels like a comfortable, safe place for me.

I frequently worry about the wellbeing of my friends and family.

Resilience

The ability to bounce back after difficult experiences — managing stress, drawing on support, and keeping things in perspective.

When bad things happen, I struggle to keep going.

I have people in my life I can turn to when times are tough.

I generally handle stressful situations without falling apart.

I can usually think clearly even when under pressure.

I regularly do something that helps me relax and unwind.

I believe that working toward my goals will eventually pay off.

Balance

A healthy distribution of time and energy between work, family, social connections, and personal interests.

I devote enough time to the relationships that matter most to me.

My life feels well-balanced between work, family, and personal time.

I often feel overwhelmed by everything I need to do each day.

I regularly make time for activities and hobbies I genuinely enjoy.

I eat well and take reasonable care of my physical health.

I get enough sleep on most nights to feel rested.

Self-Actualisation

Recognising your strengths, feeling good about who you are, and working toward reaching your potential.

Receiving compliments makes me feel uncomfortable.

I generally feel good about myself and who I am.

When people say positive things about me, I find it hard to believe them.

I know what my strengths are and I actively work to develop them.

I feel like I am working toward reaching my full potential.

Taking chances can be risky, but the possibility of growth makes it worthwhile.

Flexibility

The ability to adapt when things change, accept what cannot be controlled, and consider perspectives different from your own.

I can adjust my plans when unexpected things come up.

Change often leaves me feeling uncomfortable and anxious.

I genuinely consider other people's points of view before forming my opinion.

I find it hard to let go of things that did not turn out how I planned.

I am open to trying new things and new ways of doing things.

I can accept constructive feedback without feeling personally attacked.

Please respond to all 30 statements. You have 30 remaining.

Important: This is not a scientific or clinical test. If you feel that you may need help, please consult a qualified health care professional. If you are in crisis right now, call 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) or text HOME to 686868.