About depression questionnaires
Depression questionnaires are standardized tools used by healthcare professionals to assess the presence and severity of depressive symptoms in individuals. These questionnaires typically consist of a series of statements that respondents rate according to their recent experiences, covering aspects like mood, interest in activities, energy levels, sleep patterns, appetite changes, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and concentration.
Scores are calculated based on responses, helping to identify potential depression and its intensity. While invaluable for screening and guiding treatment decisions, these questionnaires are diagnostic aids and must be followed up with a professional evaluation to confirm a diagnosis of depression and recommend appropriate treatment.
Depression questionnaire 1
Creating a simplified depression questionnaire can help you understand some of the common symptoms and feelings associated with depression. It’s crucial to note, however, that this questionnaire is not a diagnostic tool. Only a qualified healthcare provider can diagnose depression. If you’re concerned about your mental health, please seek professional help.
Simplified Depression Questionnaire
For each statement, indicate how often you have felt this way over the past two weeks:
A: Nearly every day
B: More than half the days
C: Several days
D: Not at all
I have felt down, depressed, or hopeless.
I have taken little interest or pleasure in doing things I normally enjoy.
I have had trouble falling or staying asleep, or I have been sleeping too much.
I have felt tired or had little energy.
I have experienced poor appetite or overeating.
I have felt bad about myself – or that I am a failure or have let myself or my family down.
I have had trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
I have moved or spoken so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite – I have been so fidgety or restless that I have been moving around a lot more than usual.
Thoughts of hurting myself have occurred to me.
Scoring
A: 3 points
B: 2 points
C: 1 point
D: 0 points
Interpretation
0-9 points: Minimal symptoms.
10-14 points: Mild depression.
15-19 points: Moderate depression.
20-27 points: Severe depression.
Remember, this questionnaire is a self-assessment tool and not a substitute for a professional diagnosis. If your score suggests you might be experiencing depression or if you’re struggling with your mental health, please reach out to a healthcare provider for a comprehensive evaluation and support.
Depression questionnaire 2
Please answer true or false to the following questions on our depression questionnaire. You can find the correct answers below the questions.
1. Usually depression and low self esteem go hand in hand.
True
False
2. Many factors play a role in depression including genetics, certain events, medical history, environment and peoples approach toward the situation or challenges.
True
False
3. Natural healing methods used in curing depression have greater side effects.
True
False
4. Nutrition is an important factor in reducing depression.
True
False
5. Depression comes from chemical imbalances in the brain.
True
False
6. In depression the physical and emotional symptoms can be seen clearly.
True
False
7. Depression is a disorder of the body as well as of the mind.
True
False
8. The right thing to do is to keep problems to you instead of discussing them with friends and family.
True
False
9. Giving importance to the good things in your life instead of the negative ones is healthy for you.
True
False
10. Giving up is a big NO. Tough times don’t last but tough people do.
True
False
11. Being obese is not a good thing. You should always be thin, only then will you be attractive.
True
False
12. Trust your judgment and don’t accept what other people say about you easily, especially if it’s negative.
True
False
13. Don’t surround yourself with people who spread bad vibes.
True
False
14. Find good in even the most unworthy of people.
True
False
15. Fidgety and nervous people who are irritable and angry all the time are behaving normally.
True
False
16. Men are more likely to hide their depression with alcohol and abusive substances.
True
False
17. Healing begins from within. The mind has amazing powers to heal oneself.
True
False
18. A movie, friends, family, music, a good book; these cannot all help you when you are depressed to feel better.
True
False
19. Some people eat more and put on weight when they are depressed and further lower their self esteem.
True
False
Answers to the depression questionnaire
TRUE: 1,2,4,5,7,9,10,12,13,14,16,17,19
FALSE: 3,6,8,11,15,18
How you scored
19-17 correct answers- You are in very good health
16-14 correct answers – You get depressed sometimes
13 or less correct answers- You’re very often down in the dumps. Start healing your mind and body today!