DEPRESSION TEST

Below is a list of questions that relate to life experiences common among people who have depression. Please read each question carefully, and indicate how often you have experienced the same or similar challenges in the past few weeks.

1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

2. Feeling down,depressed,or hopeless.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

4. Feeling tired or having little energy.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

5. Poor appetite or overeating.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

6. Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

7. Trouble concentrating on things , such as reading the newspaper or watching television.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or hurting yourself.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

10. If you've had any days with issues above, how difficulty how these problems made it for you at home , school, or with other people.

Not at all                                   +4 points
Several days                              +3 points
More than half the days            +2 points
Nearly every day                      +1 points

READ THE FEEDBACK ACCORDING TO YOUR POINTS.

31 Points - 40 Points

Your answers suggest you may not be suffering from depression. Still if you feel something isn\rquote t quite right we recommend you schedule an appointment with your doctor.

21 Points - 30 Points

Your answers suggest you are suffering from moderate depression. Consider watchful waiting, and testing again normally within two weeks. We additionally suggest it would be prudent to start a conversation with your doctor.

10 Points - 20 Points

Your answers suggest you are suffering from severe depression. It is important that you schedule an appointment with your doctor or a mental health worker now.