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
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed
Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself
If you've had any days with issues above, how difficult have these problems made it for you at work, home, school, or with other people?
You do not suffer from OCD
Minimal Depression – 1-4
Your scores indicate that your depressive symptoms are minimal. It does not seem to interfere greatly with your daily functioning at the moment. However, we recommend that you continue monitoring to ensure it does not deteriorate.
Mild Depression 5-9
Your scores indicate that your depressive symptoms are mild. It appears that your depression is interfering in some areas of your daily functioning. We recommend that you continue monitoring to ensure it does not deteriorate. Additionally, it may be beneficial to seek treatment.
Moderate Depression – 10-14
Your scores indicate that your depressive symptoms are moderate. It appears that your depression is interfering with your daily functioning across different contexts. Medical and/or seeing a therapist is highly recommended to help alleviate and manage your symptoms.
Moderately Severe Depression – 15-19
Your scores indicate that your depressive symptoms are moderately severe. It appears that it is interfering with your daily functioning across different contexts. Medical and/or seeing a therapist is highly recommended to help alleviate and manage your symptoms.
Severe Depression – 20-27
Your scores indicate that your depressive symptoms are extremely severe. It appears to be impeding on your daily functioning and stopping you from engaging with activities or people around you. We strongly encourage you to seek medical, psychiatric and a specialist for depression immediately if you have not already.
