Scale Overview & Construct
14-item scale measuring positive mental well-being — positive affect, satisfying relationships, and positive functioning — over the past two weeks.
Purpose & Measurement Objectives
Instrument Specifications
Academic Citation & Instrument Provenance
When referencing this instrument in research, academic theses, or clinical institutional audits, please cite the original author publication:
Governance, Boundaries & Ethical Use
Imported from the OpenScales open item-bank project. This specific digital implementation has not been independently clinically validated by PsiQ — scores are for self-reflection, research, and educational purposes only, and are not a diagnosis.
License: CC BY 2.0 (scale, per its original publication); CC BY 4.0 (this OpenScales digital implementation). Citation: Tennant, R., Hiller, L., Fishwick, R., Platt, S., Joseph, S., Weich, S., Parkinson, J., Secker, J., & Stewart-Brown, S. (2007). The Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale (WEMWBS): Development and UK validation. Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 5, 63. This is not a diagnostic tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale?
14-item scale measuring positive mental well-being — positive affect, satisfying relationships, and positive functioning — over the past two weeks.
How long does the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale take?
It takes about 6 minutes to answer all 14 questions. You can go at your own pace.
Is this test free, and is it available in Hindi?
Yes, it is free with a PsiQ account. The questions and answer options are available in English, Hindi and Hinglish.
Can this test diagnose a condition?
No. Online self-report scales are for self-reflection, education and research, not diagnosis. If you are worried about your mental health, please speak to a qualified mental-health professional.