Am I depressed?
Am I depressed?
Please note : this test is not to replace professional advice from your GP, it is only to be used as a gauging tool and to help you to seek help. Please seek advice from professionals regarding your depression.
Self Rating Depression Scale questionnaire.
This questionnaire is often used by GPs to assess your level of depression. Discover if you are depressed by answering these questions and whether you should seek help from your GP and other professionals.
Please note : this test is not to replace professional advice from your GP, it is only to be used as a gauging tool and to help you to seek help. Please seek advice from professionals regarding your depression.
Self Rating Depression Scale questionnaire.
This questionnaire is often used by GPs to assess your level of depression. Discover if you are depressed by answering these questions and whether you should seek help from your GP and other professionals.
I feel downhearted blue and sad
I feel best in the morning
I have crying spells or feel like crying
I have trouble sleeping through the night
I eat as much as I used to
I enjoy looking at, being with and talking to attractive men/women
I notice I am loosing/gaining weight
My heart beats faster or heavier than usual
I get tired for no reason
My mind is as clear as it used to be
I find it easy to do the things I used to
I am restless and can't keep still
I feel hopeful about the future
I am more irritable than usual
I find it easy to make decisions
I feel that I am useful and needed
I feel that other people would be better off if I wasn't here anymore
I still enjoy my hobbies
Unlikely to be depressed
Unlikely to be depressed
You may be experiencing some difficulty in life right now. Don't worry, it will pass, but if you are not able to deal with it alone do not fear speaking to your GP or seek therapy at Seekatherapy.com.
You ar Probably Mildly Depressed
You ar Probably Mildly Depressed
You have some mild depression. It is worth speaking to your GP soon and discussing options that are available to you. You may find some medication or a talking therapy like counselling may help or possibly some mindfulness to help you get a still mind. You can discover therapies at seekatherapy.com.
You are Probably Moderate Depressed
You are Probably Moderate Depressed
You have moderate depression. It is advisable to make an appointment to see your GP as soon as possible. If you deal with your depression now it will stop your depression becoming even more serious.
I recommend before visiting your GP to write down exactly what your thoughts are no matter how dark or grim they may seem, it will help your doctor and future therapists to be able to help you more easily.
You Are Probably Severe Depression
You Are Probably Severe Depression
You are severely depressed, do not worry, you can get through this. It is advisable to make an appointment to see your GP immediately so he/she can advise you of the best cause of action moving forward.
If you cannot wait to see a GP and feel like you are in crisis please ring your emergency number or, for the UK, you can ring 111, an NHS number and they will help you.
Alternatively, try to contact a local mental health charity and they will be best able to advise you of your next cause of action.