A Simple Mental Health Pain Scale

A Simple Mental Health Pain Scale

MILD

• There is absolutely nothing wrong.
• Normal fluctuations in mood and some sleeping trouble
• The emotional equivalent of a headache. May feel withdrawn

MODERATE

• Today is a bad day (or a few bad days). You may feel lonely at times.
• Nervousness, irritability, sadness You may face strong agitation  
• Impulsive and compulsive thoughts may be hard to cope with. May feel anxiousness and unsettled.

SEVERE

• You’re avoiding things, social avoidance and decreased performance
• You are frustrated, annoyed, unable to fall or stay asleep The absolute feeling of despair haunts you.
• You’re at a critical point. You are angry, stomping and having a meltdown
• The worst mental and emotional distress possible. You can no longer care for yourself.