DASS Test in Malaysia: Assessing Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

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What is the DASS Test and How Does It Support Mental Health?

The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) assessment is a self-report evaluation of an individual’s mental state, measuring depression, anxiety, and stress levels1. Participants are provided with a series of statements and are required to rate their applicability to their past week.

The DASS test generally takes around 5 minutes to complete, and is widely used by individuals and organisations alike to screen for early distress and plan corporate wellness initiatives. While it does not provide a clinical diagnosis, it may be used by professionals to inform further assessment. Our complimentary DASS test is based on DASS-21.

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How the DASS Test Helps Individuals and Organisations

For individuals, the DASS test supports self-awareness of negative emotional states, enabling proactive mental health steps. On a broader scale, company-wide measures such as ThoughtFull’s Organisation Mental Wellbeing Assessment (OMWA) provide timely insights into overall employee happiness, driving targeted corporate wellness programs.

Bridging Individual Awareness to Organisational Action

Empower employees on a personal level, while aggregating anonymised trends to implement impactful initiatives.

Building Scalable Wellbeing Programmes Across Teams

Tailor organisation wellness campaigns to the struggles of each team and scale effortlessly with company growth.

Ensuring Sustainable Success Through Continuous Insights

Receive real-time data and identify mental health patterns to guide HR’s strategic, long-term wellbeing programmes.

What Are the Key Benefits of the DASS Test For Employers

Data-driven decision making

Enhanced workforce wellbeing

Increased productivity

Scalable solutions across teams

Improved retention and reduced turnover

Measurable impact on organisational success

Individual DASS Test vs Organisational Assessment: What’s the Difference?

While the DASS test helps individuals recognise potential triggers, employers seeking to improve performance and boost retention rates require a more robust wellbeing framework. With ThoughtFull’s evidence-based Organisation Mental Wellbeing Assessment (OMWA), HR executives and managers gain a comprehensive understanding of company-wide trends across five wellbeing criteria, shaping sustainable workplace wellness initiatives in real time.
Feature Individual DASS Self-Assessment Organisation Mental Wellbeing Assessment (OMWA)
Target Audience Individuals Organisations of every size
Results
  • Individual severity scores for depression, anxiety, and stress
  • Real-time, company-wide data based on five key indicators
  • Identification of mental health trends and potential wellness risks
  • Recommended strategies tailored to your organisational insights
Scalability Limited to one individual at a time Can be scaled to an entire organisation, with multilingual support
Privacy & Confidentiality Dependent on the DASS test provider Industry-standard, ISO-27001 certification
Follow-Up Support - Includes ongoing support and customised recommendations for mental health strategies
Actionable Insights - Included
Integration with Organisational Wellbeing Strategy - Complements existing employee assistance programs to boost measurable results
Disclaimer: The DASS Test is a screening tool and not a diagnostic assessment.

Partner Success Stories: Driving Measurable Workplace Wellbeing Improvements

"Before partnering with ThoughtFull, we were exploring different mental health providers but didn't find one that was able to provide quality and impactful services to our team members like ThoughtFull."
Andrea Lee Sy
Head of Technology and Innovation & Employee Wellbeing Program Lead, Focus Global
Andrea Lee Sy
“We recently expanded our partnership with ThoughtFull beyond their app subscription for our BDO colleagues, collaborating with them for a special event in honour of World Mental Health Day. Thoughtfull set up a vibrant booth at our office, bringing positive energy and thoughtful gifts, which made the event a great success. Our colleagues thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and we’re excited to host it again next year."
Prianka Jothi Ganes
Talent Recruitment, BDO
Prianka Jothi Ganes
"The ThoughtFull team did a great job of guiding us through the program features, explaining how to maximise the benefits for employees, and integrating the platform into our HR processes. When it comes to launching the platform within our organization, the support from the ThoughtFull Client Success Team was exceptional."
Watie Jufri
Human Resources Manager, VML
Watie Jufri
"How ThoughtFull stands out from other EAP programmes I’ve experienced in the past is in the strength of our partnership. The support and responsive of the team in co-creating bespoke solutions for us has been wonderful."
Cheryl Ann Tan
Talent Experience & Culture, Gentari
Cheryl Ann Tan
“Of the players in the market, we chose to work with ThoughtFull because they were able to deliver quality end-to-end mental healthcare seamlessly for both the employer and our employees. Importantly, their offering is delivered thoughtfully, something that is hard to replicate.”
Penelope Gan
Chief Human Resources Officer, AIA Malaysia
Penelope Gan
"Before partnering with ThoughtFull, we were exploring different mental health providers but didn't find one that was able to provide quality and impactful services to our team members like ThoughtFull."
Andrea Sy
Head of Technology and Innovation & Employee Wellbeing Program Lead
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Andrea Sy
“Of the players in the market, we chose to work with ThoughtFull because they were able to deliver quality end-to-end mental healthcare seamlessly for both the employer and our employees. Importantly, their offering is delivered thoughtfully, something that is hard to replicate.”
Penelope Gan
Chief Human Resources Officer AIA Malaysia
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Penelope Gan
“We recently expanded our partnership with Thoughtfull beyond their app subscription for our BDO colleagues, collaborating with them for a special event in honour of World Mental Health Day. Thoughtfull set up a vibrant booth at our office, bringing positive energy and thoughtful gifts, which made the event a great success. Our colleagues thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and we’re excited to host it again next year."
Prianka Jothi Ganes
Talent Recruitment
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Prianka Jothi Ganes

How ThoughtFull Delivers End-to-End Mental Health Support

ThoughtFull simplifies workplace wellness with comprehensive and intuitive mental healthcare solutions, empowering employers, insurers, partners, and employees to efficiently boost productivity while supporting personal growth.
ThoughtFull
Deliver seamless, personalised mental healthcare directly to your employees through our app, ThoughtFull App—ensuring continuous support for mental wellbeing
Insights dashboard
Gain unmatched visibility into your organisation's mental health initiatives with ThoughtFull Insights, enabling data-driven decisions for a healthier, more engaged workforce
Engagement programme
Strengthen employee commitment with our tailored engagement programmes, fostering a culture of wellbeing throughout our partnership
ThoughtFull App

ThoughtFull App

Insights dashboard

Insights dashboard

Engagement programme

Engagement programme

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FAQ for Depression, Anxiety, and Stress

How do I take a DASS mental health test?

You can take our complimentary DASS mental health assessmenton our website. ‍

Based on the DASS-21, the assessment presents a series of statements for you to rate, depending on how relatable they are to your life. Upon completion, you will receive scores across three categories, namely, depression, anxiety, and stress, each reflecting the severity of your symptoms.

How do I measure and interpret stress using the DASS Stress Scale?

The DASS stress scale measures stress levels according to a scoring range from 0 to 34+, taking into account factors such as irritability and difficulty relaxing. Your stress scores can be interpreted as: Normal (0-14), Mild (14-20), Moderate (19-25), Severe (26-33), and extremely severe (34+).

Are the Organisation Mental Wellness Assessment (OMWA) results more comprehensive than the DASS test?

While the DASS test focuses on individuals’ depression, anxiety, and stress levels, ThoughtFull’s OMWA takes a more holistic approach to workplace wellness, tracking five key wellbeing metrics to provide a broader perspective. Beyond real-time insights, OMWA also identifies mental health patterns and provides suggestions tailored for each team, supporting HR in taking targeted actions and interventions where they’re needed the most. 

What does the Organisation Mental Wellness Assessment (OMWA) evaluate?

OMWA evaluates five key metrics: emotional resilience, composure, sustainable engagement, psychological safety, and absenteeism/productivity loss. These dimensions are assessed using clinically validated tools to ensure accuracy and relevance.

How long does the assessment take for employees to complete, and is employee data kept confidential?

The assessment takes less than 7 minutes to complete and is accessible via the ThoughtFull app. It’s designed to be quick, anonymous, and user-friendly, encouraging high participation and genuine answers from the heart, without disrupting daily workflows.

All responses are anonymised and aggregated. Individual data is never shared with employers, ensuring psychological safety and encouraging honest participation.

How does OMWA fit within existing wellbeing initiatives?

OMWA complements existing wellbeing initiatives and employee assistance programmes by helping you prioritise, personalise, and measure them more effectively. It provides a clinical foundation and a continuous improvement loop to enhance your ongoing efforts.

What happens after the OMWA assessment?

OMWA is part of a four-stage process: Measure, Analyse, Intervene, Evaluate. After the initial assessment, we work with you to implement targeted interventions and then reassess progress to ensure meaningful, lasting outcomes.

Sources

  1. https://www2.psy.unsw.edu.au/dass/over.htm