Mood Stability Score Over Time Calculator

Measure mood steadiness with clear weighted scoring. Compare daily habits, symptoms, and recovery across periods. Find useful trends for smarter reviews and supportive planning.

Calculator Input

Tracking Period (Days)

Use the total days reviewed.

Average Mood (1 to 10)

6 is treated as balanced.

Mood Variability (0 to 10)

Lower values indicate fewer swings.

Sleep Consistency (%)

Estimate regular sleep timing quality.

Stress Level (0 to 10)

Lower stress improves the score.

Routine Adherence (%)

Measure consistency with daily structure.

Symptom-Free Days

Count days without major symptoms.

Functioning Score (%)

Reflect work, study, or home functioning.

Coping Effectiveness (%)

Estimate how well coping tools worked.

Example Data Table

Period Days	Average Mood	Variability	Sleep %	Stress	Routine %	Symptom-Free Days	Functioning %	Coping %	Estimated Score
30	6.3	2.1	82	4.0	78	24	81	76	79.09

Formula Used

This calculator converts each factor into a 0 to 100 score, then applies weighted scoring.

Component formulas

Mood Balance = 100 - |Average Mood - 6| × 15
Low Variability = 100 - (Mood Variability × 12)
Sleep Consistency = entered percentage
Stress Control = 100 - (Stress Level × 10)
Routine Adherence = entered percentage
Symptom-Free Time = (Symptom-Free Days ÷ Period Days) × 100
Functioning = entered percentage
Coping Effectiveness = entered percentage

Weighted total

Stability Score = (Mood Balance × 0.15) + (Low Variability × 0.20) + (Sleep × 0.15) + (Stress Control × 0.10) + (Routine × 0.10) + (Symptom-Free Time × 0.10) + (Functioning × 0.10) + (Coping × 0.10)

How to Use This Calculator

Enter the number of days covered by your review.
Add your average mood and mood variability values.
Fill in sleep, stress, routine, functioning, and coping percentages.
Enter how many days were symptom-free during the same period.
Press calculate to see the score, factor breakdown, and weekly trend chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What does this score measure?

It combines mood balance, variability, sleep, stress, routine, symptom-free time, functioning, and coping into one weighted tracking score. It is not a diagnosis.

2. Is a higher score always better?

Yes. Higher scores suggest steadier patterns, fewer mood swings, better routines, and stronger functioning during the selected period.

3. Why is average mood centered around 6?

This model treats the middle range as more balanced over time. Very low or very elevated averages reduce the stability score.

4. Why does variability matter so much?

Rapid daily changes often signal less steady functioning. The calculator gives variability a strong weight because mood swings can affect overall stability.

5. Can I use weekly data?

Yes. Enter a 7-day period or longer. Longer periods usually give more meaningful trend estimates and a more balanced score.

6. Is this suitable for clinical decisions?

No. It is a self-monitoring and review tool. Clinical decisions should be made with qualified professionals using broader assessments.

7. What are watch days?

Watch days are the estimated portion of the period where stability was weaker. They highlight when extra review may be useful.

8. Can I track improvement over months?

Yes. Reuse the calculator for each month, save the CSV or PDF files, and compare results over time for clearer trend review.

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