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Depression Test

Author: Melissa Boudin, PsyD

Melissa Boudin PsyD

Dr. Boudin, a clinical psychologist with 15+ years experience, specializes in depression, anxiety, trauma, and grief, with additional focus on improving mental health access and resources.

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Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Nick, PhD Licensed medical reviewer

Published: July 30, 2025 Updated: August 5, 2025

Are you feeling depressed?

It’s normal to feel sad sometimes. But for people with depression, these feelings don’t go away. They may cause deep sadness, hopelessness, low energy, or even thoughts of death.

This 5 minute depression quiz can help give you an idea of whether depression symptoms are negatively impacting your life, as well as how to cope with or treat it.

Disclaimer: While this quiz helps indicate potential symptoms of depression, it is not a medical test and does not provide a diagnosis. Only a licensed mental health professional can diagnose depression or other mental health conditions. You are encouraged to discuss any concerns you have with a mental health professional, for which resources will be provided at the end of the quiz.

Depression Quiz

Answer the following questions based on how often you’ve experienced each statement in the last two weeks. Take your time and answer each question honestly for the most accurate results. After you complete the quiz, we will provide you with a set of next steps based on your responses.

Feeling sad, down, or hopeless

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Having trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling tired or having less energy than usual, even after resting

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Changes in appetite, including eating a lot more or a lot less than usual

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling bad about yourself, that you are a failure, or are letting others down

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Having lost interest or stopped enjoying things you usually like to do

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Having trouble focusing, thinking clearly, or making decisions

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling more irritable or angry than usual, even over small things

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling like crying or crying unexpectedly

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling like you have little or nothing to look forward to

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling restless or like you’re moving slower than usual

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Thoughts of hurting yourself or thinking others would be better off without you

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Finding that your mood is negatively affecting your relationships

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Avoided people or lost interest in your relationships

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

Feeling guilty or blaming yourself for things that aren’t really your fault

In the last two weeks, how often have the following occurred:

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

None

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