Kessler-6

The Kessler-6 (K6) is a brief screening tool used by healthcare providers to assess a person’s level of psychological distress or mental health burden. It asks about feelings like nervousness, hopelessness, exhaustion, sadness, restlessness, and worthlessness over the past month. Each response helps determine whether someone is experiencing mild, moderate, or severe distress. The goal is to identify those who might need further mental health support or treatment. The K6 is quick, easy to administer, and effective in large-scale surveys and clinical settings to monitor population mental health or individual well-being.