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Depression Test

Depression Test

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Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Please note, all fields are required.
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
4. Feeling tired or having little energy*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
5. Poor appetite or overeating*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
6. Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed*
Or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself*
- Not at all
- Several days
- More than half the days
- Nearly every day
If you need immediate help, you can reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or using the chat box at 988lifeline.org. You can also text “MHA” to 741-741 to reach the Crisis Text Line. Warmlines are an excellent place for non-crisis support.
10. If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you at work, home, or with other people?*
- Not difficult at all
- Somewhat difficult
- Very difficult
- Extremely difficult

Please take a moment to answer the following optional questions. Your answers are totally anonymous—we won't be able to identify you based on this information. Your answers help us provide better information and support for people like you.
You can answer as many or as few questions as you would like. When you are done, scroll to the bottom of the survey and click "submit" to receive your screening results.
Are you taking this test for yourself or for someone else?
- For myself
- For someone else
If you are taking this test for someone else, please use that person's information for the questions below, or leave them blank if you don't know the answer. Remember, these questions are optional.
About You
Age Range
Gender
- Female
- Male
- Non-Binary
Enter Gender
Please check this box if you identify as transgender.
- Please check this box if you identify as transgender.
Race/Ethnicity
Household Income
Do you live in the United States or another country?
- I live in the United States
- I live in another country
State
What country do you live in?
Zip/Postal Code
Which of the following populations describes you?
Select all that apply.
- Veteran or active-duty military
- Caregiver of someone living with emotional or physical illness
- LGBTQ+
- Student
- Trauma survivor
- New or expecting parent
- Healthcare worker
Hidden
As a caregiver, what supports do you need?
- The person I'm helping is getting treatment but is getting worse (meds or therapy stopped working)
- The person I'm helping is getting treatment but also needs something else (side effects cause other problems, not sure what else to do)
- The person I'm helping doesn't want treatment and I want to figure out how to help them
- I need help because the stress of caretaking is hard
- Other...
Hidden
Caregiver Support - Other
Are you caring for someone with a mental or physical health condition?
- Mental health condition
- Physical health condition
- Both mental and physical health conditions
Which of the following best describes your sexual orientation?
Sexual Orientation - Other
Which of the following describe your experience of trauma?
- Child abuse/violence
- Intimate partner violence
- Sexual assault/violence
- Serious illness/injury/assault
- Family conflict (identity acceptance/separation/divorce)
- Traumatic event (natural disaster, accident, witnessing violence, etc.)
- Death of a loved one
- Other and/or tell us more about your trauma
Trauma - Other
About Your Mental Health
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Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health condition by a professional (doctor, therapist, etc.)?
- Yes
- No
Have you ever received treatment/support for a mental health problem?
- Yes
- No
Are you receiving treatment/support now?
- Yes
- No
Think about your mental health test. What are the main things contributing to your mental health problems right now?
Choose up to 3.
- Abuse or violence
- Relationship problems (friends, family, or significant other)
- Body image or self-image
- School or work problems
- Basic needs (no food or housing)
- Financial problems
- Loneliness or isolation
- Grief or loss of someone or something
- Racism, homophobia, transphobia, or discrimination
- Other...
Mental Health Problems - Other
About Your Health
Do you currently have health insurance?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any of the following general health conditions?
Select all that apply.
- Heart disease
- Reproductive health concerns (PCOS, endometriosis, infertility, etc.)
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Arthritis or other chronic pain
- COPD or other lung conditions
- Movement Disorders (involuntary tics, tardive dyskinesia, etc.)
- Other...
If 'Other' please specify (for general health conditions)
Name
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

The Depression Test is also available in Spanish.

Click here to test for postpartum depression (new and expecting parents).

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