The following is an easy interactive stress test based on the research done by Holmes and Rahe*. It is designed to assess possible health risks, based on the things that have happened in your life in the last year.

Below are a variety of possible ‘normal’ life events. Simply check the boxes of each event that has occurred in your life in the last 12 months.

When finished, click the "Show Results" button at the bottom.

These predictions are not absolute. Health changes are the result of many different factors, including how significant those life events are to you, your personal capacity to cope with change, and the available support through family, work and friends. However, taking this quiz can give you some insight into potential risks to your health and well-being.

*Ref: Holmes & Rahe (1967) Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 11:213-219.

Check the boxes that apply to you.

Death of a Spouse
Divorce
Marital Separation
Detention in jail or institution
Death of a close family member
Major personal injury or illness
Marriage
Being fired at work
Marital reconciliation
Retirement
Major change in health or behavior of a family member
Pregnancy
Sexual Difficulty
Gaining a new family member through birth, adoption or remarriage
Major business readjustments
Major change in financial state
Death of a close friend
Change to a different line of work
Major increase in fights with spouse
Taking on a mortgage
Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan
Major change in responsibility at work
Son or daughter leaving home
In-Law troubles
Outstanding personal achievement
Spouse begins to cease work outside of home
Go back to school
Major change in living condition (rebuilding, remodeling)
Revision of personal habits
Troubles with superior/boss
Major change in working hours/conditions
Change in residence
Change to a new school
Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation
Major change in church activities
Major change in social activities
Purchasing a new car or other big purchase
Major change in sleeping habits
Major change in number of family get-togethers
Major change in eating habits
Vacation
Christmas or holiday observance
Minor violations of the law