Depression Test

Add up your score as you answer each question.

1. How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt depressed, blue, or in low

spirits for most of the day?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least 2 weeks4 weeks, have you often

2. How often in the past 4 weeks did you have days in which you experienced

little or no pleasure in most of your activities?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least 2 weeks

3. How often in the past 4 weeks has your appetite been either less than usual

or greater than usual?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least 2 weeks

4. In the past 4 weeks, have you gained or lost weight without trying to?

1 = No

2 = Yes, a little weight

3 = Yes, some weight

4 = Yes, a lot of weight

5. How often in the past weeks have you had difficulty sleeping or trouble with

sleeping too much?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least weeks

6. In the past 4 weeks, has your physical activity been slowed down or speeded

up so much people who know you could notice?

1 = No

2 = Yes, a little slowed or speeded up

3 = Yes, somewhat slowed or speeded up

4 = Yes, very slowed or speeded up

7. In the past felt more tired out or less energetic than usual?

1 = No

2 = Yes, a little tired

3 = Yes, somewhat tired out

4 = Yes, very tired out

8. How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt worthless or been bothered by

feelings of guilt?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least 2 weeks

9. In the past 4 weeks, have you often had trouble thinking, concentrating, or

making decisions?

1 = No

2 = Yes, a little trouble thinking

3 = Yes, some trouble thinking

4 = Yes, a lot of trouble thinking

10. How often have you thought about death or suicide in the past 4 weeks?

1 = Not at all

2 = 1 to 3 days a week

3 = Most days a week

4 = Nearly every day for at least 2 week

11. In the past 4 weeks, have you thought a lot about a specific way to commit

suicide?

1 = No

2 = Yes

Add up your score. If you scored above 9 or answered either of the last 2 questions "yes", you should consider seeing a therapist in the Psychiatry Department to treat your depression.