Depression Screening


Are You Suffering from Depression?

Did you know that an estimated 2 to 4 percent of people in your community suffer from major depression? Clinical depression is a highly treatable illness that affects more than 17 million American adults every year. Nearly two-thirds do not get treatment simply because they don't recognize the warning signs. With proper treatment, nearly 80 percent of people with depression find relief. Take the screening below to see if you may be suffering from depression. This screening is not a substitute for a thorough evaluation with a mental health professional.If you have experienced any of the symptoms for a duration of at least the past two weeks, please select the appropriate button:

  • None or little of the time = 0
  • Some of the time = 1
  • Most of the time = 2
  • All of the time = 3
0123For at least the past two weeks, have you:
    felt persistently sad or anxious or experienced feelings of emptiness?
    lost interest or pleasure in activities, including sex?
    felt irritable or cried excessively?
    felt guilt, worthlessness, helplessness, hopelessness or pessimism?
    experienced sleep disturbances?
    

experienced eating disturbances?

    

suffered from decreased energy and fatigue?

    had thoughts of suicide or death?
    had difficulty with concentration, memory or making decisions?
    had chronic aches and pains?
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