“Do I Need Therapy?” A 10-Question Self-Check
B. Sometimes
C. Often
D. Almost every day
2. Have your emotions been harder to manage than usual?
A. Not really
B. Occasionally
C. More often than I'd like
D. Yes, they feel difficult to manage
3. Have you been avoiding things you normally enjoy?
A. No
B. A little
C. Sometimes
D. Yes, I've lost interest in a lot of things
4. How much is stress affecting your school, work, or responsibilities?
A. Not at all
B. A little
C. Somewhat
D. A lot
5. Do you find yourself constantly overthinking or worrying?
A. Rarely
B. Sometimes
C. Frequently
D. Almost constantly
6. How are your relationships feeling lately?
A. Pretty good
B. I've had a few challenges
C. I'm having more conflicts than usual
D. My relationships feel really difficult right now
7. Do you feel like you have someone you can honestly talk to?
A. Yes, definitely
B. Usually
C. Not really
D. I feel pretty alone with what I'm dealing with
8. Have you been struggling with your confidence or self-worth?
A. Not really
B. Occasionally
C. Pretty often
D. Yes, it's affecting how I see myself
9. When something is bothering you, how do you usually cope?
A. I have healthy ways to handle it
B. It depends on the situation
C. I sometimes struggle to cope
D. I feel stuck and don't know what to do
10. If things stayed exactly the same for the next 6 months, how would you feel?
A. I'd be okay with that
B. I'd probably want a few things to change
C. I'd really want things to improve
D. I know I need some support to make changes
You don't need to be “falling apart” to start therapy.
Therapy can be helpful when you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, disconnected, or simply wanting to understand yourself better.
If several of your answers were C or D, it may be worth talking with a mental health professional about what you're experiencing.
This quiz is for self-reflection and isn't a diagnosis.
