This easy and fast to complete 10-questions self-test can be
considered as a preliminary self‐assessment tool for identifying possible
symptoms of clinical depression. This self‐evaluation tool is definitely not
intended to be a substitute for professional clinical examination and advice.
While the results of the self‐assessment tool may be of assistance, users
should always seek the advice of a qualified health provider with any questions
they have regarding their health.
Self-test
Please consider the following questions and rate how true
each one is in relation to how you have been feeling lately, compared to how you
usually or normally feel.
1. Are you stewing over things?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
2. Do you feel more vulnerable than usual?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
3. Are you being self-critical & hard on yourself?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
4. Are you feeling guilty about things in your life?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
5. Do you find that nothing seems to be able to cheer you
up?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
6. Do you feel as if you have lost your core and essence?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
7. Are you feeling depressed?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
8. Do you feel less worthwhile?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
9. Do you feel hopeless or helpless?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
10. Do you feel more distant from other people?
Not true
A bit true
Fairly true
Very true
Scoring
For each of the 10 answers add appropriate score:
- 0 – for ‘Not true’,
- 1 – for ‘A bit true’,
- 2 – for ‘Fairly true’,
- 3 – for ‘Very true’
Results
If you get 9 or more, you are in Red zone. Be aware that if these
feelings persist for more than two weeks there is a good chance that you are clinically
depressed. It is worth you speaking to your therapist or family doctor to
clarify this possibility.
If you get less than 9, your results suggest that there are no reasons
to suggest that you are clinically depressed at the moment. However, if you
have any hesitation or suspicion, it might be helpful to see a doctor in order to
clarify your medical condition with the professional means.
The Black Dog
Institute is one of the leading institutions in Australia, dedicated to
improving the lives of people affected by mood disorders through our high
quality translational research, clinical expertise and national education
programs. Founded in 2002, the Institute combines
expertise in clinical management with cutting edge research to develop new, and
more effective, strategies for people living with mood disorders.
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