This test is not a diagnostic tool. It’s a tool that can indicate depressive symptoms.
In the event you have more than 5 symptoms, you should talk to a psychotherapist/clinical mental health counselor or psychiatrist; a medical professional with the credentials to diagnose depressive disorder. The symptoms need to be present for 2 weeks or more.
- Do you experience low/depressed mood for the greater part of your day?
- Are you experiencing anhedonia (a significant reduction in the ability to feel pleasure)? Are you feeling reduced interest in activities that previously attracted you?
- Do you experience a significant decrease or increase in appetite; or noticeable weight gain or weight loss?
- Do you feel your mental processes are slower than usual?
- Do you feel a reduction of speed in your physical movement?
- Are you feeling tired or void of energy on a daily basis?
- Are you experiencing feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or lack of deservability (the ability to deserve)?
- Is your ability to focus on tasks and mentally concentrate diminished?
- Is it more difficult for you to make decisions even about simple issues (i.e. which restaurant to go to)?
- Does life and everyday tasks feel insurmountable and difficult?
- Are you experiencing suicidal ideation? Do you find yourself thinking about death? Have you thought of ways to attempt suicide?
- Are you having difficulty waking up in the morning or getting out of bed?
- Do you experience feelings of dread when you think of the tasks you have to complete during the day/week?
- Are you experiencing difficulties falling asleep or staying asleep? Are you waking up in the middle of the night and cannot fall asleep until your designated waking up time?
- Are you having difficulty feeling loving, empathetic, caring emotions for the people you love?
This is a depression inventory created by Maria Micha, Clinical Mental Health Counselor. It’s not a diagnostic test. It offers an indication to concerned individuals. If you have more than 5 symptoms, it’s advisable to make an appointment with a mental health professional.
Depression can lead to suicidal ideation. Hence, concerned parties need to take appropriate action and receive treatment for depressive disorder. If depressive disorder is left untreated, the affected individual can deteriorate.
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