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WHO-5

WHO-5 Well-Being Index

The WHO-5 Well-Being Index is a quick wellbeing check developed by the World Health Organization. Five questions, about one minute. Higher scores mean better wellbeing. It has been used in clinical and research settings since 1998.

Please indicate for each of the five statements which is closest to how you have been feeling over the last two weeks. Answer based on how things have actually been.

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1. I have felt cheerful and in good spirits

All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no time
2. I have felt calm and relaxed

All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no time
3. I have felt active and vigorous

All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no time
4. I woke up feeling fresh and rested

All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no time
5. My daily life has been filled with things that interest me

All of the time Most of the time More than half of the time Less than half of the time Some of the time At no time

WHO Collaborating Centre in Mental Health, Frederiksborg General Hospital, Denmark.