Emotional Distress
Dimension 975 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Emotional Distress measures the presence and intensity of troubled emotional functioning, including sadness, loneliness, upset, restlessness, worry, and related signs of inner strain. It encompasses expressions of dysphoric mood, agitation, and emotionally burdened experience.
evidence final name · She Small
Minimal Emotional Distress
Expressions activating this band contain little clear evidence of troubled emotional functioning, or mention isolated negative states without a sustained pattern of upset, sadness, worry, or agitation.
Moderate Emotional Distress
Expressions activating this band describe noticeable emotional strain, such as worry, indecision, troubled thoughts, or concern tied to relationships and personal safety. The distress is present as a meaningful psychological burden rather than a fleeting reaction.
High Emotional Distress
Expressions activating this band describe pronounced dysphoria and agitation, including crying, loneliness, unhappiness, restlessness, and disrupted appetite or usual functioning. The emotional state appears pervasive and strongly felt.
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Low She Small: Content characterized by inquiries, cfr, credit, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she small at this level.
Moderate She Small: Content characterized by she, her, after, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she small at this level.
High She Small: Content characterized by she, small, unhappy, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect she small at this level.