Do you feel hopeless, or some days make you feel that you do not fit in anywhere? Surrounded by many, yet feel alone? Depression can happen to anyone. Feeling sad sometimes is ok but constantly feeling low can be a symptom of depression. 

Please note: Only professionals can diagnose mental health disorders. However, this assessment is the first step that can help you determine if you need treatment. 

Please answer these questions carefully according to your experiences in the past few weeks. 


Am I Depressed?

Not at all

Several days

More than half of the days

Nearly every day

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?

Feeling tired or having little energy?

Poor appetite or overeating?

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

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

More than half the days

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?

Thoughts of self-harm or hurting yourself in some way?

Difficulty in performing daily routine activities or unable to manage work and family life?

The result shows that you may be experiencing minimal depression. This occurs on a day-to-day basis during certain stressful situations like fights with friends or family. Some of the signs you may experience can be in the form of irritation or anger, etc. Certain habits in your daily routine can help you manage Mild Depression. This includes a healthy diet, good sleep, meditation, exercises, yoga, etc.

MILD

The result shows that you may be experiencing moderate depression. This can affect your ability to function normally. Some of the signs you may experience can be in the form of persistently low mood and decreased interest in activities. You may struggle to complete daily tasks or feel fatigued and unmotivated. At work, you may struggle to concentrate on projects. Symptoms can lead to problems in social relationships as well. If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it is recommended to consult a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist for immediate intervention. Seeking help at the earliest will help you to build healthy coping skills and deal with your concern effectively.

MODERATE

The result shows that you may be experiencing severe depression. This can affect your ability to function normally. Some of the signs you may experience can be in the form of persistently low mood and decreased interest in activities, sleeping difficulties, and weight or appetite changes. You may struggle to complete daily tasks, have feelings of worthlessness and thoughts of death. If these symptoms persist for more than two weeks, it is recommended to consult a mental health professional such as a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist for immediate intervention. Seeking help at the earliest will help you to build healthy coping skills and deal with your concern effectively.

SEVERE

Am I Depressed?

Brilliantly

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