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Depression Risk Assessment

 

Depression affects people differently. Some people feel angry, sad, and anxious or have very low or no energy. Anyone can get depression and fortunately, it is a treatable disease. But if left untreated, depression can seriously affect your body, feelings, lifestyle and your friends and family.

To see if you are at risk for depression, answer the questions in this risk assessment. Remember, only your health care provider can tell you if you have depression. This risk assessment can only help you see if you have a problem with depression. Talk to your health care provider about the results of your risk assessment and any questions you have about depression.

  1. Have you experienced a sad mood nearly every day for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  2. Have you lost interest or pleasure in activities that you once enjoyed?

    Yes No

  3. Have you experienced a significant change in appetite or weight?

    Yes No

  4. Have you experienced sleep difficulties for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  5. Have you experienced a slowing down or agitation in your physical movements nearly every day for at least two consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  6. Have you experienced fatigue or low energy nearly every day for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  7. Have you had feelings of worthlessness or inappropriate guilt nearly every day for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  8. Have you had difficulty thinking or concentrating nearly every day for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No

  9. Have you had recurrent thoughts of death or suicide nearly every day for two or more consecutive weeks?

    Yes No



Sources:
Kenneth J. Doka, Ph.D. author, editor, and counselor on grief and loss Depression. National Institute of Mental Health, National Institutes of Health, publication No. 00-3561 Updated 2005

This quiz was reviewed June 2006 by David N. Neubauer, M.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD.

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