{"id":215357,"date":"2026-06-03T09:57:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T01:57:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/?page_id=215357"},"modified":"2026-06-04T16:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T08:32:05","slug":"self-assessment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/sao\/counselling-and-student-support\/student-counselling-services\/self-help-hub\/self-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Self-Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Sometimes it’s hard to put a name to what you’re feeling, or to know whether your stress, low mood, or anxiety is something to watch more closely. The DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scales) is a simple, evidence-based self-assessment questionnaire that helps you gain insight into your current emotional state.<\/p>

It asks about your experiences over the past week\u2014such as feeling down, tense, or restless\u2014and takes only a few minutes to complete. If you wish, our counsellors are here to talk through your results with you in a supportive, confidential space.<\/p>

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Moderate levels of stress can actually help us focus, boost productivity, and increase our energy levels.

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Anxiety serves a purpose by engaging what is called the \u201cFight or Flight\u201d response when we face a threat or danger. They help us to prepare for an upcoming situation.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Feeling depressed or sad is a basic emotion, meaning that it is an emotion experienced by everyone.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Feel as there is no one who you can turn to, spend time with or no one who truly understands you.<\/p><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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DASS-21 Questionnaire<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/h3>
Good mental health is essential to your study and living. DASS-21 is a self-report scale that can measure students' present emotional states.
Only 1 minute is needed to fill in the form. Let's complete the DASS21 questionnaire<\/a> in order to understand your emotional status and needs.
Our counselors may contact you to follow up on your report if needed. All data and conversations will be kept strictly confidential. Academic staff and your family members will not be notified.<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tree Hole<\/u><\/b><\/h3>

Someone says everyone needs a tree hole to tell their secrets.
You are welcome to put your secrets and worries into the tree hole at 0\/F, Kwok Tak Seng Building (Block C)(opposite to the Piano).
Leave your contact, our counselors will contact you and help you relieve your worries.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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