Depression Assessment Questionnaire

I have difficulty making decisions.

I have felt tired or have had little energy.

I feel sad, blue, and unhappy.

I have had little interest or pleasure in doing the things I usually enjoy.

The pleasure and joy has gone out of my life.

It takes great effort for me to do simple things.

I have felt down, depressed or hopeless.

My life is not worth living anymore.

I feel like a failure.

I have had trouble falling or staying asleep, or I have been sleeping too much.

I’m getting too much, too little or not enough restful sleep.

I have had a poor appetite or have been eating more than usual.

I have been moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite I have been fidgety and moving around a lot more than usual.

I feel depressed even when good things happen to me.

My sex drive become seriously diminished.

I feel trapped or caught.

I have had trouble concentrating on things, like reading the newspaper or watching TV.

I feel that I am a guilty person who deserves to be punished.

Without trying to diet, I have lost or gained weight.

I have felt bad about myself or felt like I am a failure or that I have let myself or my family down.

I have had thoughts that I would be better off dead or that I should hurt myself in some way.

I have lost my desire in aspects of my life that used to be important to me.

I am agitated and keep moving around.

My job, relationships, and/or other responsibilities are being negatively affected by my depressed moods.

Do you believe that you are suffering from depression?

 

Disclaimer: I understand that this assessment is for informational purposes only and cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a clinical professional; the assessment should only be used as a guide to understanding your depression and the potential need to see a professional.