Depression self-assessment
   
Depression self-assessment
This self-assessment can help indicate if you might have depression. For each statement, pick the answer that best describes how you felt or behaved during the past week. To obtain valid results, answer all questions. And be sure to carefully read your results.
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Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)Some or little of the time (1-2 days)Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)Most or all of the time (5-7 days)1.I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me. 2.I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.3.I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends.4.I felt that I was just as good as other people.Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)Some or little of the time (1-2 days)Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)Most or all of the time (5-7 days)5.I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.6.I felt depressed.7.I felt that everything I did was an effort.8.I felt hopeful about the future.Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)Some or little of the time (1-2 days)Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)Most or all of the time (5-7 days)9.I thought my life had been a failure.10.I felt fearful.11.My sleep was restless.12.I was happy.Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)Some or little of the time (1-2 days)Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)Most or all of the time (5-7 days)13.I talked less than usual.14.I felt lonely.15.People were unfriendly.16.I enjoyed life.Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)Some or little of the time (1-2 days)Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)Most or all of the time (5-7 days)17.I had crying spells.18.I felt sad.19.I felt people disliked me.20.I could not get going.  
Source: National Institutes of Mental Health; CES-D; Radloff, 1977
September 10, 2003 
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