

How has your mental health really been over the past month — not just whether something is wrong, but whether you are doing well? The Mental Health Continuum–Short Form (MHC-SF), developed by sociologist Corey Keyes, asks 14 questions about emotional, social and psychological well-being and shows whether you are flourishing, moderately mentally healthy or languishing. It takes about four minutes.
Scientific background: Keyes, C. L. M. (2009). Atlanta: Brief description of the mental health continuum short form (MHC-SF). Available: http://www.sociology.emory.edu/ckeyes/. [On-line, retrieved 23 September 2026]. “Although copyrighted, the MHC-SF may be used as long as proper credit is given. Permission is not needed to use the measure.” Chinese: 樹洞香港自行翻譯,未經心理計量驗證 (Treehole Hong Kong's own translation; not psychometrically validated). Learn more
This result is for reference only and is not a medical diagnosis. The MHC-SF was developed by Corey L. M. Keyes (Emory University) and is used here under the permission stated in his published description of the scale; this site is not endorsed by the author. The Chinese questions are Treehole Hong Kong's own translation and have not been psychometrically validated.
MHC-SF Flourishing Test: Flourishing, Moderate or Languishing?
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Think about how you have been feeling during the past month. For each statement, choose how often you have felt this way.
During the past month, how often did you feel …
happy
interested in life
satisfied with life
that you had something important to contribute to society
that you belonged to a community (like a social group, or your neighborhood)
that our society is a good place, or is becoming a better place, for all people
that people are basically good
that the way our society works makes sense to you
that you liked most parts of your personality
good at managing the responsibilities of your daily life
that you had warm and trusting relationships with others
that you had experiences that challenged you to grow and become a better person
confident to think or express your own ideas and opinions
that your life has a sense of direction or meaning to it
Complete the assessment to open your report.
Results are for reference only and do not constitute a medical diagnosis — if you have concerns, please consult a doctor or mental-health professional.