Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale

1. 
Death of a spouse

2. 
Divorce

3. 
Marital Separation from mate

4. 
Detention in jail or other institution

5. 
Death of a close family member

6. 
Major personal injury or illness

7. 
Marriage

8. 
Being fired at work

9. 
Marital reconciliation with mate

10. 
Retirement from work

11. 
Major change in the health or behaviour of a family member

12. 
Pregnancy

13. 
Sexual difficulties

14. 
Gaining a new family member (i.e. birth, adoption, older adult moving in, etc.)

15. 
Major business adjustment

16. 
Major change in financial state (i.e. a lot worse or better than usual)

17. 
Death of a close friend

18. 
Changing to a different line of work

19. 
Major change in number of arguments with spouse (i.e. a lot more or less)

20. 
Taking on a mortgage (for home, business, etc.)

21. 
Foreclosure on a mortgage or loan

22. 
Major change in responsibilities at work (i.e. promotion, demotion, etc.)

23. 
Son or daughter leaving home (marriage, college, military, etc.)

24. 
In-law troubles

25. 
Outstanding personal achievement

26. 
Spouse beginning or ceasing work outside the home

27. 
Beginning or ceasing formal schooling

28. 
Major change in living condition (i.e. new home, remodelling, deterioration, etc.)

29. 
Revision of personal habits (i.e. dress, associations, quit smoking, etc.)

30. 
Troubles with the boss

31. 
Major changes in working hours or conditions

32. 
Changes in residence

33. 
Changing to a new school

34. 
Major change in usual type and/or amount of recreation

35. 
Major change in church activity (i.e. a lot more or less)

36. 
Major change in social activities (i.e. clubs, movies, visiting, etc.)

37. 
Taking on a loan (i.e. car, tv, freezer, etc.)

38. 
Major change in sleeping habits (i.e. a lot more or less)

39. 
Major change in number of family get-togethers (i.e. a lot more or less)

40. 
Major change in eating habits (i.e. a lot more or less, eating hours, surroundings, etc)

41. 
Vacation

42. 
Major holidays

43. 
Minor violations of the law (i.e. traffic tickets, jaywalking, etc.)