Depression Self-Diagnosis
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- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D), NIMH
- Below is a list of the ways you might have felt or behaved. Please tell me how often you have felt this way during the past week.
| Question | Rarely or none of the time (less than 1day) |
Some or a little of the time (1-2days) |
Occasionally or a moderate amount of time (3-4days) |
Most or all of the time (5-7days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 I was just as good as other people. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
| 9. I thought my life had been a failure. | ||||
| 10. I felt fearful. | ||||
| 11. My sleep was restless. | ||||
| 12. I was happy. | ||||
| 13. I talked less than usual. | ||||
| 14. I felt lonely. | ||||
| 15. People were unfriendly. | ||||
| 16. I enjoyed life. | ||||
| 17. I had crying spells. | ||||
| 18. I felt sad. | ||||
| 19. I felt that people dislike me. | ||||
| 20. I could not get going. |
Results
Test Result 0 points
You can check your self-report result below.
- 16 points or lower : You are not undergoing depression.
- 16 – 24 points : You are experiencing mild to moderate depression. Ask people around you for help.
- 25 points or more : This level indicates severe depression. There is a high possibility you are experiencing depression, despair, and dissatisfaction in life. We recommend that you visit the counseling center for additional tests and speak with a professional counselor about your current state.
