The first step in managing depression is to recognise the symptoms. Complete this quiz to find out how familiar you are with the signs and symptoms associated with depression.
Always consult a trained mental health professional if you are experiencing depressive feelings and/or difficulties in your daily functioning that cause you anxiety or worry.
Please note that this test, adapted from www.counsellingresource.com, is meant to be used as a starting point, not as a tool for diagnosis. The score is not intended as a mental disorder diagnosis.
For each question, underline the answer that describes you best.
1. I do things slowly
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
2. My future seems hopeless
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
3. It is hard for me to concentrate on reading
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
4. The pleasure and joy has gone out of my life
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
5. I have difficulty making decisions
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
6. I have lost interest in aspects of my life that used to be important to me
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
7. I feel sad, blue and unhappy
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
8. I am agitated and keep moving around
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
9. I feel fatigued
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
10. It takes great effort for me to do simple things
Not at all
Just a little
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Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
11. I feel that I am a guilty person who deserves to be punished
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
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Very much
12. I feel like a failure
Not at all
Just a little
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Quite a lot
Very much
13. I feel lifeless, more dead than alive
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
14. I’m getting too much, too little or not enough restful sleep
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
15. I spend time thinking about how I might kill myself
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
16. I feel trapped or caught
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
17. I feel depressed even when good things happen to me
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
18. Without trying to diet, I have lost or gained weight
Not at all
Just a little
Somewhat
Moderately
Quite a lot
Very much
How to score
Allocate scores to each of you answers as follows:
| Answer | Points |
| Not at all | 0 |
| Just a little | 1 |
| Somewhat | 2 |
| Moderately | 3 |
| Quite a lot | 4 |
| Very much | 5 |
Now add up all your points.
Interpret the results
Remember that this quiz is not a diagnosis, but may indicate the following:
| Points | Result |
| 0−9 | No depression likely |
| 10−17 | Possibly mildly depressed |
| 18−21 | Borderline depression |
| 22−35 | Mild to moderate depression |
| 36−53 | Moderate to severe depression |
| 54 and more | Severely depressed |
Source
www.counsellingresource.com