Interactive Tool: Are You Depressed?

What does your score mean?

The more symptoms of depression you have, the higher your score will be. Your score will appear as one of the following ranges:

• You are unlikely to be clinically depressed.
• You may be suffering from mild to moderate depression.
• You may be suffering from major depression.

As with all screening tools, a higher score does not necessarily mean that you are depressed, and a lower score does not necessarily exclude depression. This tool can help you examine your feelings and think about whether your symptoms might be those of depression; however, this is not a substitute for a thorough evaluation by your health professional. If you are concerned about any of your symptoms, seek medical help.

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Author:	Stuart J. Bryson Douglas Dana	Last Updated: October 10, 2007
Medical Review:	Tom Bailey, MD - Family Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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