Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)

The Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) is a simple measure of psychological distress. The K10 scale involves 10 questions about emotional states, each with a five-level response scale.

To complete a new Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10) assessment, navigate to the Lookout tab on a Membership and click ‘New Assessment’.

Select the “Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K10)” assessment.

Select the date for the assessment and proceed to answer the questions provided.

As you complete the questions, your assessment score will be displayed.

Ensure that you click ‘Save’ once the assessment questions have been completed.

An assessment ticket will be created capturing results and details of assessment.

Step 2 – Transfer to Help Plan

The completed assessment can be transferred to the client’s Help Plan with additional notes and a review date.

The ticket can be closed once all assessment steps have been completed.