Do I have depression quiz

Answer the questions completely and honestly. Your responses should reflect the way you feel now, not the way you’d like to feel. Remember, it is never too late to seek help.

Do I have depression? Depression is a behavioral illness that should not be taken lightly. Depression can show in many symptoms, such as: poor sleep or appetite, irritability, loss of motivation, and more. Answer the depression quiz questions below completely and honestly. Your responses should reflect the way you feel now, not the way you’d like to feel. Remember, it is never too late to seek help. The quiz below can help determine if you behave in a way that demonstrates a tendency toward depression. While helpful, it is not intended to be a comprehensive diagnosis or to diagnose depression. Based on your answers, you may receive a possible indication of depression. If so, we are here and ready to help!.

1. Do you often have feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or irritability that interfere with how you think and experience everyday activities such as sleeping, eating, and managing your daily tasks?

Yes

No

2. Has medication and traditional therapy helped alleviate your symptoms in the past?

Yes

No

3. Has your appetite changed from what it used to be, either eating a lot less or a lot more than usual? Have you recently lost or gained weight without trying to do so?

Yes

No

4. Do you have thoughts of suicide?

Yes

No

If you are having thoughts of suicide and are thinking of engaging in any unsafe behaviors, please seek immediate help by calling 911. If you’re in crisis, you can call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline to communicate with a trained professional.

5. Are you having difficulty concentrating or making decisions?

Yes

No

6. Is your mood or behavior affecting relationships with your family and friends?

Yes

No

7. Have you lost interest in many activities you used to enjoy?

Yes

No

Authored by Dr. Rachel C. Leonard, clinical director, Rogers Behavioral Health