Test Your Depression

Do you want to know how depressed you are? The following test, developed by the National Institute of Mental Health, and known as the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Test, may help clarify what you are feeling.

Select the answer that best describes your situation over the past week.

0 =  Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)
1 =  Some or little of the time (1-2 days)
2 =  Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)
3 =  Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
 
During the Past Week: 0 1 2 3
1. I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me.
2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends.
4. I felt that I was just as good as other people.
5. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
6. I felt depressed.
7. I felt that everything I did was an effort.
8. I felt hopeful about the future.
9. I thought my life had been a failure.
10. I felt fearful.
11. My sleep was restless.
12. I was happy.
13. I talked less than usual.
14. I felt lonely.
15. People were unfriendly.
16. I enjoyed life.
17. I had crying spells.
18. I felt sad.
19. I felt people disliked me.
20. I could not get "going".

   
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