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Depression Self-Check

A 20-question reflection on low mood, motivation, sleep, energy, connection, and hopelessness.

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Before you begin

Depression is not a character flaw. It can affect energy, thoughts, relationships, and the ability to feel pleasure. This self-check is a starting point for noticing patterns.

This self-check is for education and reflection only. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for care from a licensed professional. If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or someone else, call 988 or emergency services now.

Test Details

Questions: 20

Estimated time: 5 minutes

This self-check is for education and reflection only. It is not a diagnosis or a substitute for care from a licensed professional. If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or someone else, call 988 or emergency services now.

Answer each question

Choose the response that fits your recent experience most closely.

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01. How often have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?
02. How often have you had little interest or pleasure in things you usually care about?
03. How often has getting started with the day felt unusually hard?
04. How often have you felt tired or had little energy?
05. How often has your sleep been too little, too much, or unrestful?
06. How often has your appetite changed noticeably?
07. How often have you felt bad about yourself or felt like a failure?
08. How often have you had trouble concentrating on reading, work, school, or conversations?
09. How often have you moved or spoken so slowly that others might notice?
10. How often have you felt agitated, keyed up, or unable to settle?
11. How often have you withdrawn from friends, family, or usual routines?
12. How often have ordinary tasks felt much heavier than they should?
13. How often have you felt numb, empty, or disconnected?
14. How often have you felt guilty or overly responsible for things?
15. How often have you felt pessimistic about the future?
16. How often have you had crying spells or felt close to tears?
17. How often have you used alcohol, substances, food, or screens to get through the day?
18. How often has low mood interfered with work, school, relationships, or home life?
19. How often have you felt like people would be better off without you?
20. How often have you had thoughts of hurting yourself or not wanting to be alive?