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Free Student Mental Health Risk Flag Tool

An anonymous self-assessment that detects burnout and stress signals — and generates a printable advisor alert summary when high-risk responses are detected.

Fully anonymous · No data stored or uploaded · Not a clinical diagnostic tool

⚠ Important: This tool is a structured self-reflection aid only — it is not a clinical assessment, diagnosis, or substitute for professional mental health support. If you are in crisis or immediate distress, please contact a qualified counsellor or emergency services immediately.

Anonymous Identifier (optional)

No name is required. You may enter a student ID or code word so your advisor can identify your assessment — or leave blank to stay completely anonymous.

Section A — Energy & Physical Wellbeing

How frequently have you experienced the following over the past two weeks?

1. I feel exhausted even after a full night of sleep.
Never
Always
2. I experience physical symptoms (headaches, nausea, or muscle tension) related to academic pressure.
Never
Always
3. I have difficulty sleeping or my sleep is frequently disrupted.
Never
Always
Section B — Academic & Mental Engagement

Over the past two weeks:

4. I find it difficult to concentrate on academic tasks or lectures.
Never
Always
5. I feel unmotivated to study, attend classes, or complete assignments.
Never
Always
6. I feel overwhelmed by the volume of academic work or deadlines.
Never
Always
7. I feel anxious or excessively worried about upcoming assessments or results.
Never
Always
Section C — Emotional & Social Wellbeing

Over the past two weeks:

8. I feel sad, empty, or hopeless without a clear reason.
Never
Always
9. I feel disconnected from or unsupported by friends, family, or peers.
Never
Always
10. I have withdrawn from activities or hobbies I previously enjoyed.
Never
Always
Section D — Coping & Risk Indicators

Over the past two weeks:

11. I feel unable to manage or cope with my current situation.
Never
Always
12. I feel unable to take a break or rest without feeling guilty or anxious.
Never
Always
13. I have thought about harming myself or have felt that others would be better off without me.
Never
Always
Additional Context (optional)

Complete the self-assessment questions and click Generate to view your risk flag summary and recommended next steps.

No data is stored or transmitted. All responses stay in your browser.

How to Use the Mental Health Risk Flag Tool

Follow these steps to get results in under a minute

01
Complete the anonymous assessment
No name is required. Optionally enter a student ID or code word for advisor identification. Rate each of the 13 statements on a 1–5 frequency scale reflecting your experience over the past two weeks across four wellbeing dimensions.
02
Receive your risk flag and personalised guidance
The tool calculates a weighted risk score across energy, academic engagement, emotional wellbeing, and coping indicators. Your result is flagged as Low, Moderate, High, or Severe — each with tailored guidance and recommended next steps.
03
Share with your institutional advisor if needed
For Moderate, High, or Severe results, the tool generates a printable advisor alert summary. Print or save the PDF and hand it to your student counsellor, wellbeing officer, or faculty advisor to initiate a confidential follow-up conversation.

Real Results from Real Users

Trusted by lecturers and students across Sri Lankan universities

4.9
★★★★★
4 reviews
AS
Anoma Seneviratne
Student Wellbeing Officer
★★★★★

"We introduced this tool during orientation week and saw a significant increase in students proactively reaching out for counselling. The anonymous format removes the stigma barrier that prevents many students from seeking help."

KS
Kavindi Senanayake
Dean of Students
★★★★★

"The printable advisor alert gives us a structured starting point for welfare check conversations. Students arrive at appointments with a completed self-assessment rather than needing to verbalise their distress from scratch."

SF
Sachith Fernando
Psychology Lecturer
★★★★☆

"The four-section structure covering physical, academic, emotional, and coping dimensions maps closely to validated burnout frameworks. It is not a clinical tool but it is significantly better than informal welfare check surveys I have seen at other institutions."

IG
Imesha Gunaratne
Academic Advisor
★★★★★

"The crisis indicator question in Section D is handled sensitively and triggers a clearly worded crisis support message rather than a numeric score. That design choice is exactly right for a student-facing tool."

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