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Free Domestic Violence Quiz

A brief, sensitive assessment to understand your relationship with safety and what your nervous system might need.

2 min5 questionsFree & private

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Understanding Your Safety Concerns

A brief, sensitive assessment to understand your relationship with safety and what your nervous system might need.

Your severity level — mild, moderate, or significant
What’s driving YOUR safety concerns specifically
A personalized next step from Dr. Wellls

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This is not a clinical assessment. For medical concerns, consult a healthcare provider.

About This Assessment

Informed by polyvagal theory (Porges) and perceived safety research (Cao et al., 2024)

This is a reflective assessment, not a clinical tool. If you are currently in danger, please contact local emergency services or a domestic violence hotline.

Understanding Your Score

Standard Vigilance(Score 1-3)

Your safety awareness is within the range most women carry. The fact that this baseline is so high says something about the world, not about you. Understanding the nervous system cost of even standard

Elevated Hypervigilance(Score 4-6)

Your safety concerns are consuming significant mental and physical energy. The constant scanning, avoidance, and restriction are measurable mental health costs. Progesterone decline in perimenopause m

Significant Safety Distress(Score 7-10)

What you are experiencing goes beyond normal caution. Your nervous system is chronically activated, and the mental health cost is significant. Whether this is rooted in past experience, current circum

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this domestic violence quiz measure?

This domestic violence quiz uses 5 evidence-based questions to assess the severity and impact of safety concerns on your daily life. It evaluates multiple dimensions including symptom frequency, intensity, and how they affect your wellbeing.

How accurate is this domestic violence quiz?

This screening tool is based on peer-reviewed research and clinical frameworks. While it provides a reliable indication of severity, it is not a diagnostic tool. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified healthcare provider.

Is this a medical diagnosis?

No. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. It provides an indication of safety concerns severity that you can discuss with your healthcare provider. For clinical diagnosis, consult a qualified medical professional. You can bring your results to your next doctor visit as a conversation starter.

How long does this domestic violence quiz take?

This assessment takes approximately 2 minutes to complete. It contains 5 evidence-based questions. Your results are immediate, private, and include personalized recommendations.

What should I do with my results?

Your results include a severity score and personalized recommendations. We suggest: (1) reviewing your score and what it means, (2) reading our in-depth article about safety concerns at wellls.com/problems/safety-concerns, (3) discussing your results with a healthcare provider, and (4) exploring our evidence-based lifestyle medicine recommendations for managing safety concerns.

Read the full safety concerns article

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This self-assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified health provider with any questions about a medical condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line).