The Cortisol & Mood Calculator is an educational self-tracking tool that links how your stress and energy move through the day with your mood. It is not a blood or lab test — it helps you notice lifestyle patterns.
Cortisol & Mood Calculator
Connect your stress rhythm to mood
Free cortisol & mood calculator to track stress spikes, morning energy and mood links. No sign-up, printable daily log.
If you are in crisis
You are not alone. These free, confidential services are staffed by trained counselors 24/7. If you are thinking about harming yourself, reach out now.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineCall or text 988 (US, 24/7)
- Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 (US)
- SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-4357 (US)
- World Health Organization (WHO)Global mental-health resources
Moodfig is an educational self-tracking tool, not a substitute for professional care. See Mental Health Help (US) for licensed-provider directories and authority sources (NIMH, SAMHSA, APA, WHO).
About This Test
10 questions
~2-5 minutes
Completely private
Instant results
No. This is a self-tracking and self-awareness tool only. It does not screen for, diagnose, treat, or relieve any condition, and is not a substitute for professional care. If you are concerned about how you feel, please speak with a licensed mental health professional.
Each answer adds points based on a simple frequency scale. Your total maps to a level (for example, low, moderate, or elevated). The score is for reflection and noticing patterns, not for clinical judgment.
Yes. After finishing, use the Print / Save as PDF button or Export Mood Log to keep a private record on your own device.
No. This tool tracks how you feel across the day. Real cortisol levels require a lab test. Use this as a lifestyle pattern tracker, not a medical measurement.
Source & Validation
Self-tracking adaptation of the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10; Cohen et al., 1983) and the DASS-21 Stress subscale (Lovibond & Lovibond, 1995), which separately measure perceived overload and tension/agitation across a two-week window.
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