This depression quiz can help identify the presence of depression symptoms.
Depression is a common mental illness that millions of Americans face every day. Depression is characterized by a low, or depressed, mood that negatively impacts day-to-day life. Depression is a treatable illness, however, if the illness is recognized and depression treatment is sought.
Depression Quiz Instructions
For this "Am I Depressed?" quiz consider how you have felt and acted for the last two weeks. Ask yourself each depression quiz question and answer with a "yes" or a "no." Check the depression quiz scoring section below to see if you might have depression.
- Do I spend most of my day sad or experience frequent crying spells?
- Do I find pleasure in enjoyed activities?
- Has my weight or appetite changed?
- Have I been able to sleep properly? Do I feel rested?
- Do I feel restless or agitated? Do I feel slowed down?
- Do I have my normal amount of energy?
- Do I feel like I have value? Do I have self-esteem?
- Do I find it difficult to focus or make decisions?
- Do I constantly think of death or suicide?
- Do I feel loved and cared for by others?
- Am I greatly concerned about these feelings? Do these feelings affect my ability to function?
Depression Quiz Scoring
For each of the following depression quiz answers, give yourself one point:
If you scored more than five on this quiz, you may have depression. However, only a healthcare professional can diagnose you with depression. If you think you may have depression or another mental illness, print out and take your depression quiz results and discuss them with a qualified professional.
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