What is the SRRS a self-assessment tool used for?

The SRRS, or the Social Readjustment Rating Scale, is designed specifically to assess the impact of various life events on an individual's stress levels. It quantifies stress by ranking life events based on their potential to cause stress, thus allowing individuals to evaluate the cumulative stress from these events.

Each life event on the scale is assigned a certain score, which reflects its relative stressfulness. By summing the scores associated with the events an individual has experienced over a specific time period, the SRRS provides insight into their overall stress load. This understanding can help individuals recognize patterns related to stress and make informed decisions about managing their mental health and coping strategies effectively.