| QUICK DEPRESSION CHECKLIST | Frequently | Occasionally | Rarely | |||||||||||||
| 1) Do you feel downhearted, depressed or sad? | ||||||||||||||||
| 2) Do you feel worse in the morning? | ||||||||||||||||
| 3) Do you have crying spells, or feel like crying? | ||||||||||||||||
| 4) Do you feel fearful and easily panic about things? | ||||||||||||||||
| 5) Do you worry about your health? | ||||||||||||||||
| 6) Is it an effort to do the things you used to do with ease because of a lack of enthusiasm? | ||||||||||||||||
| 7) Do you have trouble falling asleep or sleeping through the night? | ||||||||||||||||
| 8) Do you easily become irritable and angry? | ||||||||||||||||
| 9) Are you gaining weight or bingeing on sweet foods? | ||||||||||||||||
| 10) Do you feel unattractive and unlovable? | ||||||||||||||||
| 11) Do you feel anxious and nervous? | ||||||||||||||||
| 12) Do you find it difficult to make decisions? | ||||||||||||||||
| 13) Do you think you are letting people down, or have done in the past? | ||||||||||||||||
| 14) Do you feel less enjoyment from activities that once gave you pleasure? | ||||||||||||||||
| 15) Is your appetite poor and are you losing weight without trying? | ||||||||||||||||
| 16) Are you often tired? | ||||||||||||||||
| 17) Are you restless and unable to keep still? | ||||||||||||||||
| 18) Do you have less interest or desire for sex? | ||||||||||||||||
| 19) Do you prefer to be alone and shy away from social interaction? | ||||||||||||||||
| 20) Do you feel like you have slowed down? | ||||||||||||||||
| 21) Is your mood affecting your work? | ||||||||||||||||
| 22) Do you feel hopeless about the future? | ||||||||||||||||
| Score 2 for each “frequently” answer,1 for “occasionally,” and 0 for “rarely Total for each column | ||||||
| Add scores for all columns |
INTERPRETATION OF SCORES
Below 5
You are normal. You appear to be positive, optimistic and able to cope with your circumstances..
5-9
You have a mild case of the blues. You need to pay attention to the issues in your life, and
consider a few life-style changes and coping mechanisms before things get worse.
10-15
You have a moderate mood swings and sadness. You might benefit from professional help.
More than 15
You have serious symptoms of depression. You definitely need as possible professional help.