It's Complicated

Depression Test

About this test

This depression quiz can give you a glimpse into what some of the depression symptoms look like and can help you better understand your current state. It is important to note that this depression quiz is not a diagnostic instrument and results on this test does not give you a diagnosis of depression. If you are having a hard time and think you might be depressed, then you need to turn to a mental health professional. If you are in a crisis, considering suicide or self-harm please call 112 or search for location-specific resources here.

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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems

Little interest or pleasure in doing things

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

Feeling tired or having little energy

Poor appetite or overeating

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

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

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

Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way

None - minimal

Your responses in the quiz suggest you might be experiencing mild symptoms of depression. These symptoms most likely have a small impact on your daily functioning.

Mild

Your responses in the quiz suggest you might be experiencing mild symptoms of depression. These symptoms most likely have a small impact on your daily functioning. Others with similar scores report struggling to complete daily tasks, feeling lonely and isolated, lacking energy and having sleep problems.

Moderate

Moderate Res

Moderately Severe

Your responses in the quiz suggest you might be experiencing symptoms of severe depression. These symptoms most likely have a great impact on your daily functioning. Others with similar scores report struggling to complete daily tasks, feeling lonely and isolated, lacking energy and having sleep problems.

Severe

Your responses in the quiz suggest you might be experiencing symptoms of severe depression. These symptoms most likely have a great impact on your daily functioning. Others with similar scores report struggling to complete daily tasks, feeling lonely and isolated, lacking energy and having sleep problems.

This does not necessarily mean you have depression, however it might be time for you to discuss your feelings and thoughts with someone you trust. Although it can be very helpful to reach out to someone close to you, like your partner, family member or a friend, sometimes people need help from a qualified and experienced mental health practitioner.