It takes about two minutes. Your answers stay in your browser and are not stored or sent anywhere.
How the WHO-5 wellbeing test is scored
Each of the five statements is rated from 0 (at no time) to 5 (all of the time). The raw score runs from 0 to 25 and is multiplied by four, giving a percentage from 0 to 100, where higher means better wellbeing.
A score of 50 or below is commonly used as a sign that wellbeing is low and that it may be worth talking to a doctor or mental health professional. A score of 28 or below is often used as a signal to check for depression. These cutoffs are guides for screening, not a diagnosis.
What to do with your result
Treat the score as a snapshot of the last two weeks. Retake the test in two weeks to see the trend, ideally on a similar kind of day.
If your score is low, or you have felt down for more than two weeks, please reach out to your doctor or a qualified professional. Small practices like affirmations, gratitude notes or a short walk can support a day, but they do not replace care.
Frequently asked questions
Is this mental wellbeing test free?＋
Yes. The WHO-5 Well-Being Index is free to use, and this online version is free, anonymous and does not save your answers.
What is a good WHO-5 score?＋
Scores above 50% are generally read as adequate wellbeing. The closer to 100%, the better you have felt over the last two weeks. A score of 50% or lower suggests checking in with a professional.
Can a wellbeing test diagnose depression?＋
No. A wellbeing test like the WHO-5 can flag that something may be off, but only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis.
How often should I take the wellbeing test?＋
Every two weeks is a sensible rhythm, since the questions ask about the last fourteen days.