FREE Depression - Self Assessment Questionnaire

What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:

Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
Loss of energy or increased fatigue
Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
Feeling worthless or guilty
Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
Thoughts of death or suicide
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Less than 14 - No evidence of Depression

14 to 20 - an indication of Mild depression, an individual should actively address their symptoms

Greater than 20 - should seek professional assessment for depression from experienced Psychologist

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These scores are only indicative and should not be taken as medical advice. Only a qualified and professional mental health expert is capable of administrating and assessing clinical depression