Depression Screening Tool

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Answer the following questions to determine if you may be clinically depressed and in need of a complete medical evaluation and treatment.

Note: This is not a substitute for an evaluation by a trained medical professional. See your doctor if you have any concerns about depression or any of the problems you’ve checked below.

Please read the statements listed below. Consider which statements, if any, describe a problem you experience almost every day with no current medical explanation.

  • Feeling depressed, irritable or sad most of the day
  • Easily irritated by little things
  • Crying or feeling like it daily
  • Not enjoying daily activities you used to like doing
  • Changes in your appetite (hungry all the time or don’t feel like eating)
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Lack of energy, fatigued easily
  • Feeling worthless or guilty
  • Difficulty concentrating or making decisions
  • Thoughts of suicide (Note: This is a serious symptom and you must get immediate medical attention.)

If you selected two or more of these symptoms, we recommend that you request an evaluation for depression.