Depression Assessment Quiz


This self-quiz is useful for assessing your symptoms of Depression. I encourage you to include your email address and any comments or questions in the space provided. I am happy to discuss your results. If you don’t receive a quick response, it is likely due to an incorrect email address.

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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Click on the appropriate answer for each question.

0 = Not at all; 1 = Several days; 2 = Most days; 3 = Nearly every day


1. 

Little interest or pleasure in doing things

2. 

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

3. 

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

4. 

Feeling tired or having little energy

5. 

Poor appetite or overeating

6. 

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

7. 

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

8. 

Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual

9. 

Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself (If you answer anything other than "Not at all' on this question, please seek help. If you are in immediate danger call 911.)


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