# Stress Index Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Calculate and categorize perceived stress levels using the PSS methodology.

## Overview
- **Category:** health
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_kFsGNfapsAL99Iv7R3FTWD0mMjxGbKVpJVidNeoY/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** stress, pss, psychology, health, assessment

## Description

This MCP server provides tools to measure psychological stress using the validated Perceived Stress Scale (PSS). It allows users to validate survey responses, compute total stress scores, obtain qualitative descriptions of stress categories, and compare individual results against population norms. Use `validate_survey_responses` to check inputs, `calculate_stress_score` to get the total, and `compare_to_norms` to see how a score relates to demographic benchmarks.

## Tools

### validate_survey_responses
Ensures a set of raw survey inputs is valid and complete

### compare_to_norms
Contextualizes a user's stress score against general population averages

### get_stress_category_details
Provides a qualitative description of a specific stress category

### calculate_stress_score
Computes the total numerical stress score based on a user's questionnaire responses

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Validate these survey responses: [4, 2, 3, 0, 1, 4, 2, 3, 1, 0]
```

**Response:** 
```
The survey responses are valid and complete.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the stress score for these responses: [4, 2, 3, 0, 1, 4, 2, 3, 1, 0]
```

**Response:** 
```
The total stress score is 18, which falls into the moderate stress category.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What does a 'high' stress category mean?
```

**Response:** 
```
A high stress category indicates that the individual frequently finds life situations to be overwhelming or unpredictable.
```

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What methodology does this tool use?**
The tool uses the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), a validated psychological instrument for measuring the degree to which life situations are appraised as stressful.

**How can I check if my survey answers are valid?**
You can use the `validate_survey_responses` tool to ensure your raw survey inputs are complete and within the valid integer range.

**Can I compare my score to others?**
Yes, the `compare_to_norms` tool allows you to contextualize your total score against general population averages and specific demographic benchmarks.