Stresstest

Activism can be meaningful and motivating - but it can also be psychologically demanding.

To support sustainable engagement, we offer a short stress self-assessment based on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS).

Please note:

The test is currently available in Danish only. Participation is voluntary. It does not ask for your name or email. When you submit it, your answers are stored in DA’s Typeform account and can be viewed by people in DA who have access to the form. You decide whether to discuss your result with anyone.

What is the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)?

The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) is a widely used and validated psychological screening tool. It was originally developed in 1983 and is still one of the most commonly used instruments for measuring perceived stress across research and practice.

The test asks about:

• Your thoughts and feelings

• How unpredictable or overwhelming situations have felt

• Your sense of control

• Your stress level over the past month

• It focuses on perceived stress, meaning how you experience and interpret pressure - not just how much you do.

Important limitations

This test:

• Is not a diagnostic tool

• Cannot determine whether you have a mental health condition

• Is not a substitute for professional assessment

• It provides an indication - not a diagnosis.

If you are concerned about your mental health, contact a healthcare professional.

Why take it?

Stress often builds gradually. You may adapt to increasing pressure without noticing changes in your baseline.

The test can help you:

• Reflect on your current stress level

• Identify early warning signs

• Decide whether adjustments are needed

• Start a conversation about workload or boundaries

• Early awareness reduces the risk of burnout.

What to do with the result

You decide whether to discuss your result with anyone. Depending on your score, you might consider:

• Adjusting your volunteer involvement temporarily

• Strengthening boundaries

• Taking recovery time

• Talking to Victoria Santos or another approved contact

• Seeking professional support if needed

You are not expected to handle sustained stress alone.

A note on sustainability

Sustainable activism requires psychological sustainability. Monitoring stress is not a sign of weakness - it is a sign of responsibility.

Last edited on 6/10/26.