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Holmes & Rahe Stress Scale

Instructions
To score your stress levels, decide whether each of the events in the Statement column has happened to you in the last year, selecting Yes or No. If the answer is Yes add the number indicated in the bracket to your tally. Click "View Total" to view your total.

1. Death of spouse (100)

2. Divorce (73)

3. Marital separation (65)

4. Jail term (63)

5. Death of close family member (63)

6. Personal injury or illness (53)

7. Marriage (50)

8. Fired at work (47)

9. Marital reconciliation (45)

10. Retirement (45)

11. Change in health of family member (44)

12. Pregnancy (40)

13. Sex difficulties (39)

14. Gain of new family member (39)

15. Business readjustment (39)

16. Change in financial state (38)

17. Death of close friend (37)

18. Change to a different line of work (36)

19. Change in number of arguments with spouse (35)

20. A large mortgage or loan (31)

21. Foreclosure of mortgage or loan (30)

22. Change in responsibilities at work (29)

23. Son or daughter leaving home (29)

24. Trouble with in-laws (29)

25. Outstanding personal achievement (28)

26. Spouse begins or stops work (26)

27. Begin or end school / college (26)

28. Change in living conditions (25)

29. Revision of personal habits (24)

30. Trouble with boss (23)

31. Change in work hours or conditions (20)

32. Change in residence (20)

33. Change in school / college (20)

34. Change in recreation (19)

35. Change in church activities (19)

36. Change in social activities (18)

37. A moderate loan or mortgage (17)

38. Change in sleeping habits (16)

39. Change in number of family get-togethers (15)

40. Change in eating habits (15)

41. Vacation (13)

42. Christmas (12)

43. Minor violations of the law (11)