Depression Test
Your Score: 15
Moderately severe or major depression. Your symptoms are more severe than mild or
moderate depression. While some people experience just a single depressive episode, for
others moderately severe or major depression can be a recurring disorder if you don’t seek
help. Learn more>>
This questionnaire is not intended to replace professional diagnosis. Source:
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) ADAA
Interpreting your score
0 to 4: No or minimal depression.
5 to 9 : Mild depression. More than simply feeling sad or blue, experiencing mild depression
can interfere with your daily life, robbing you of joy and motivation. Learn more>>
10 to 14: Moderate depression. As well as interfering with your daily life, moderate
depression and can lead to a decline in confidence and self-esteem. Learn more>>
15 to 19: Moderately severe or major depression. Your symptoms are more severe than mild
or moderate depression. While some people experience just a single depressive episode, for
others moderately severe or major depression can be a recurring disorder if you don’t seek
help. Learn more>>
20 to 27: Severe or major (clinical) depression. While much less common than mild or
moderate depression, major or clinical depression is characterized by severe, relentless
symptoms that, left untreated, can often last for about six months. Learn more>>
Your Answers
01. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had little interest or pleasure in doing things?
Several days (1)
02. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?
Several days (1)
03. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had trouble falling or staying asleep, or
sleeping too much?
Nearly every day (3)
04. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you felt tired or had little energy?
More than half the days (2)
05. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had a poor appetite or been overeating?
More than half the days (2)
06. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been feeling bad about yourself—or felt that
you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down?
Several days (1)
07. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had trouble concentrating on things, such as
reading or watching television?
Nearly every day (3)
08. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been moving or speaking so slowly that other
people could have noticed?
Several days (1)
09. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had thoughts that you would be better off
dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself?
Several days (1)
