Youth Mood Check – Four Directions

A gentle check-in for how your mind, heart, body, and spirit have been feeling lately. This is not a diagnosis – it’s a conversation starter.

Before we start

This tool helps you notice how heavy things feel. Your answers can help you, a helper, counsellor, Elder, or trusted adult see what kind of support might fit best right now.

  • There are no right or wrong answers – just be honest with yourself.
  • If the result feels heavy or you’re struggling, please talk with someone you trust (counsellor, Elder, doctor, Aunty, friend, or crisis line).

Questions – last 2 weeks

Thinking about the last 2 weeks, how often have you felt each one of these?

How I’ve been feeling… Not at all
(0)
Several days
(1)
More than half
the days
(2)
Almost every day
(3)

Tip: if you’re unsure, choose the answer that fits most of your days in the last 2 weeks.

Your Four Directions snapshot

Overall score (0–27)

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Fill in the questions to see your result.

This number doesn’t label you – it just shows how heavy things feel right now.

Four Directions check-in

Mental – thoughts & focus

Score: Mental

How busy or foggy your mind has been feeling.

Emotional – heart & feelings

Score: Emotional

How sad, irritable, or worried you’ve been.

Physical – body & energy

Score: Physical

Sleep, energy, and appetite changes.

Spiritual – hope & connection

Score: Spiritual

Sense of purpose, hope, and feeling connected.

What this snapshot means

Once you’ve answered the questions, you’ll see a short summary here.

No matter the score, you deserve support and kindness. If things feel really heavy, please talk with a counsellor, Elder, Aunty/Uncle, or another trusted adult. Crisis lines are there for you too, even just to talk.

For helpers / clinicians