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.