Is it more than just feeling blue?
Take the test!
Check True or False for each of the following questions:
| True | False | Question |
|---|---|---|
| I’m tired a lot. | ||
| Decisions are more difficult to make lately. | ||
| I cry more than I used to. | ||
| I feel edgy and tense. | ||
| My sleep patterns have changed (more, less, or disrupted). | ||
| I stay to myself a lot. | ||
| I just don’t enjoy things the way I used to. | ||
| I have to push myself to do even the simplest of things. | ||
| I have lost interest in sex. | ||
| I eat more/less than I used to. |
T E S T
Please count the number of “Trues” in your responses.
0 – 3: You may be experiencing some mild depressive features. They may be linked to a situation or adjustment. If symptoms persist or become more intense, you may want to seek professional attention.
4 – 7: You are most likely experiencing a moderate depression. Professional assessment and therapeutic interventions should be explored.
8 – 10: You are probably experiencing a significant depression. Professional assessment and therapeutic intervention is advised. Medication evaluation may be of some benefit.
This is a symptom checklist. This is not a standardized psychological assessment.