About this test
Most mental health questionnaires ask about symptoms. The WHO-5 asks whether, over the last two weeks, you have felt cheerful, calm, active, rested on waking, and interested in things. The raw score is multiplied by four to give a percentage from 0 to 100.
That framing makes it useful for people who would never describe themselves as ill but know something has gone flat. It is widely used in general medicine, including in diabetes and cardiac care, precisely because it catches that.
A score of 50 or below suggests poor well-being. A very low score is also used as an indication to screen for depression specifically.
What your score means
| Score | Result | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 50–100 | Good well-being | Your overall well-being looks healthy. |
| 29–49 | Below average | Worth paying attention to — this is the range where problems often start. |
| 0–28 | Low well-being | A level at which screening for depression is usually recommended. |
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Frequently asked questions
Next steps
A screening result is a starting point, not a verdict. If your result concerns you — or if it looks fine but you still do not feel right — a conversation with a clinician costs you nothing and takes twenty minutes. Depression treatment at SSHIMOH.