Free Depression Self Evaluation Quiz or Test

Free 20-question self-rated depression evaluation quiz with a scoring key and result interpretation. Please note that this quiz is for general informational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Scoring Key:

  • 0-9: Minimal or no signs of depression.
  • 10-14: Mild depression.
  • 15-19: Moderately severe depression.
  • 20-30: Severe depression.
  • 30-60: Very severe depression.

Results Interpretation:

  • Minimal or No Depression (0-9): Your responses suggest minimal or no signs of depression. It’s important to continue monitoring your emotional well-being and seek help if your mood changes.
  • Mild Depression (10-14): Your responses suggest mild depression. Consider speaking with a healthcare provider to explore your feelings further and discuss potential strategies for improvement.
  • Moderately Severe Depression (15-19): Your responses suggest a moderately severe level of depression. It’s advised to seek professional help to evaluate your symptoms and discuss appropriate treatment options.
  • Severe (20-30) to Very Severe Depression (30-60): Your responses indicate a severe to very severe level of depression. It’s important to seek immediate professional help.

Depression Evaluation Quiz

1. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.

Question 1 of 20

2. Little interest or pleasure in doing things.

Question 2 of 20

3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.

Question 3 of 20

4. Feeling tired or having little energy.

Question 4 of 20

5. Poor appetite or overeating.

Question 5 of 20

6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.

Question 6 of 20

7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.

Question 7 of 20

8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual.

Question 8 of 20

9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.

Question 9 of 20

10. Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.

Question 10 of 20

11. Not being able to stop or control worrying.

Question 11 of 20

12. Worrying too much about different things.

Question 12 of 20

13. Becoming easily annoyed or irritable.

Question 13 of 20

14. Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen.

Question 14 of 20

15. Loss of interest in sex.

Question 15 of 20

16. Withdrawing from friends and activities.

Question 16 of 20

17. Difficulty making decisions.

Question 17 of 20

18. Crying spells or feeling like crying for no apparent reason.

Question 18 of 20

19. Feeling isolated or detached from others.

Question 19 of 20

20. Feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with stress.

Question 20 of 20