Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale - Youth Version
(DASS-Y)

The Depression Anxiety Stress Scales – Youth version (DASS-Y) is a modified version of the DASS-21, specifically designed for individuals aged 7 to 18 years. It measures general psychological distress and the negative emotional states of depression, anxiety, and stress. The wording and focus of the questions have been simplified to ensure that the scale is more accessible and relevant for young people, making it suitable for use in both clinical and non-clinical settings. This version maintains the reliability and validity of the original DASS while being adapted for youth populations.
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We would like to find out how you have been feeling in THE PAST WEEK. There are some sentences below. Please select a number (0, 1, 2, or 3) that best reflects how TRUE each statement was of you during the past week. There are no right or wrong answers, so please don’t spend too much time on any one statement.
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NOT TRUE - Did not apply to me at all
A LITTLE TRUE - Applied to me to some degree, or some of the time
FAIRLY TRUE - Applied to me to a considerable degree, or a good part of time
VERY TRUE - Applied to me very much, or most of the time

Referece:

Jacobson, N., & Truax, P. (1991). Clinical significance: a statistical approach to defining meaningful change in psychotherapy research. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 59(1), 12–19.

Lovibond, S.H. & Lovibond, P.F. (1995). Manual for the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (2nd ed.). Sydney: Psychology Foundation (Available from The Psychology Foundation, Room 1005 Mathews Building, University of New South Wales, NSW 2052, Australia.

Szabo, M., & Lovibond, P. F. (2022). Development and Psychometric Properties of the DASS-Youth (DASS-Y): An Extension of the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS) to Adolescents and Children. Frontiers in Psychology, 13, 766890.