How far is depression from you? A 5-minute test tells you the truth!
In the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
1. Emotional state
① Do you feel sad or depressed?
▸ Not at all
▸ A few days
▸ More than half of the days
▸ Almost every day
② Have you lost interest or pleasure?
▸ Not at all
▸ A few days
▸ More than half of the days
▸ Almost every day
③ Do you feel that your mood has become negative or low?
▸ Not at all
▸ A few days
▸ More than half of the days
▸ Almost every day
④ Are you prone to anxiety or tension?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
2. Behavioral changes
①Do you find it difficult to concentrate?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
②Do you have difficulty completing daily tasks?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
③Have you become more withdrawn or withdrawn than before?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
④Do you feel that your behavior has become negative or lazy?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
3. Physical symptoms
①Have you experienced sleep problems (insomnia or excessive sleep)?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
②Have you experienced weight changes (gain or loss)?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
③Do you feel physically tired or lack of energy?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
④Do you often experience headaches, stomachaches, or other physical discomforts?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
4. Negative thinking
①Do you feel that life is meaningless?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
②Do you feel worthless or guilty?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
③Do you have suicidal thoughts or thoughts about death?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
5. Interpersonal relationships
①Do you feel that your interpersonal relationships have become strained or alienated?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
②Do you easily conflict with others?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
③Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
6. Other aspects
①Do you feel that your thinking has become confused or unclear?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
②Do you feel that your memory is declining?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
③Do you feel that your behavior has become too cautious or conservative?
▸Not at all
▸A few days
▸More than half of the days
▸Almost every day
Test scoring and result interpretation
Scoring method: "Not at all" (0 points), "A few days" (1 point), "More than half of the days" (2 points), "Almost every day" (3 points).
Result interpretation: Assess the degree of depression based on the total score:
▸0-13 points: No or minimal depressive symptoms.
▸14-19 points: Mild depressive symptoms, close attention is recommended.
▸20-28 points: Moderate depressive symptoms, psychological counseling and evaluation are recommended.
▸29 points and above: Severe depressive symptoms, professional psychiatric treatment is recommended.
Notes
Online depression tests can only be used as a preliminary screening tool and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis.
If the test results show moderate or above depression symptoms, it is recommended to seek professional mental health services as soon as possible.
