The 10-item Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC 10) is a short, validated self-report measure of psychological resilience — the ability to adapt to change and recover from stress or hardship. It was derived from the original 25-item CD-RISC (Connor & Davidson, 2003; PMID 12964174) by Campbell-Sills & Stein (2007; J Trauma Stress, 20(6):1019-1028, DOI 10.1002/jts.20271).
How to use it: Rate each statement for the past month as honestly as you can. There are no right or wrong answers.
Reading your score: Add the 10 ratings (0-4 each) for a total from 0 to 40. Higher totals indicate greater self-perceived resilience. In research samples the average tends to sit around the middle of the range, so the bands above are general guides rather than clinical thresholds.
Limitations: This is a self-report screening tool, not a diagnosis. Scores reflect how you feel lately and can shift with circumstances. It does not replace a clinical evaluation.
When to seek help: If stress, low mood, or difficult life events feel unmanageable, consider speaking with a mental health professional. If you ever feel you might harm yourself, contact a crisis line such as 988 (US) right away.
Related: Our PSS-10 Stress Test and WHO-5 Well-Being Index. You may also find general physical-health tracking useful alongside mood work: VivMetric – physical health calculators and BodyStd – body & health standards.