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Depression Self-Check

  1. Sadness: Have you been feeling sad or down in the dumps?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  2. Discouragement: Does the future look hopeless?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  3. Low self-esteem: Do you feel worthless or think of yourself as a failure?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  4. Inferiority: Do you feel inadequate or inferior to others?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  5. Guilt: Do you get self-critical and blame yourself for everything?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  6. Indecisiveness: Do you have trouble making up your mind about things?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  7. Irritability and frustration: Have you been feeling resentful and angry a good deal of the time?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  8. Loss of interest in life: Have you lost interest in your career, your hobbies, your family, or your friends?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  9. Loss of motivation: Do you feel overwhelmed and have to push yourself hard to do things?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  10. Poor self-image: Do you tink you're looking old or unattractive?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  11. Appetite changes: Have you lost your appetite? Or do you overeat or binge compulsively?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  12. Sleep changes: Do you suffer from insomnia and find it hard to get a good night's sleep? Or are you excessively tired and sleeping too much?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  13. Loss of libido: Have you lost your interest in sex?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  14. Hypochondriasis: Do you worry a great deal about your health?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot
  15. Suicidal impulses: Do you have thoughts that life is not worth living or think that you might be better off dead?
    Not at all
    Somewhat
    Moderately
    A lot

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