Mental Health Continuum Short Form (MHC-SF)
During the PAST MONTH, how often did you feel...
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Classification Rules
- Flourishing: At least one of Items 1–3 scored ≥4, and ≥6 of Items 4–14 scored ≥4.
- Languishing: At least one of Items 1–3 scored <2, and ≥6 of Items 4–14 scored ≤1.
- Moderate: Otherwise.
Classification Rules
- Flourishing: At least one of Items 1–3 scored ≥4, and ≥6 of Items 4–14 scored ≥4.
- Languishing: At least one of Items 1–3 scored <2, and ≥6 of Items 4–14 scored ≤1.
- Moderate: Otherwise.
This test is for educational and self-reflection purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.
References
- Keyes, C. L. M. (2002). The mental health continuum: From languishing to flourishing in life. Journal of Health and Social Behavior, 43(2), 207-222. 10.2307/3090197
- Keyes, C. L. M. (2006). Mental health in adolescence: Is America’s youth flourishing? American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 76(3), 395-402. 10.1111/j.1939-0025.2006.tb00366.x
- Keyes, C. L. M., Wissing, M., Potgieter, J. P., Temane, M., Kruger, A., & van Rooy, S. (2008). Evaluation of the Mental Health Continuum-Short Form (MHC-SF) in Setswana-speaking South Africans. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 15(3), 181-192. 10.1002/cpp.572
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