The following statements have been designed to help you assess whether you have some of the symptoms of depression. This assessment is not designed to make a diagnosis of depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis. As you read each of the following, click the button beside each question that relates to how you have been feeling/behaving lately compared to how you usually or normally feel or act. At the end of the assessment click on the tally button to find your results. Thoughts I have difficulty making decisions at times. I think I am inadequate or a failure sometimes. I am critical of myself or put myself down at times. Sometimes I think that nobody likes me anymore. I blame myself or others at times. (“It’s all my fault.”) At times I think that things always go, or will go, wrong no matter how hard I try. The future looks hopeless. I have thought about harming myself. I sometimes think life is not worth living. Feelings I feel powerless, trapped or overwhelmed sometimes. I feel agitated and/or irritable sometimes. I feel overly guilty sometimes. I feel sad, unhappy (“down in the dumps”) sometimes. I feel despairing and hopeless sometimes. I feel worthless and inadequate sometimes. The pleasure and joy has gone out of my life. I feel depressed even when good things happen to me. I have lost confidence in myself. Behaviours I am not enjoying the activities that I used to. I have lost interest in sex or am experiencing sexual difficulties. I have lost interest in aspects of life that used to be important. I have difficulty concentrating. I use alcohol, drugs or medications to help me cope. I am not getting as much done as I used to. I withdraw from the people closest to me at times. Physical I feel tired and have little energy most of the time. I feel uneasy or restless at times. I have headaches and body aches and pains. I move slowly and it takes more effort to do simple things. My sleep is disturbed at times – I have too little, too much, or broken sleep. I have lost or gained weight without intending to. My appetite is poor or I am comfort eating at times.
