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Depression Self-Assessment

Self-assessment test is the best mode to analyze yourself. It identifies the problem (if any) and facilitates a better understanding about the concerned areas.

So Roll Back your Memory!

Analyze how you have been feeling over the past one-week and then choose the best answer to the following questions.

1	Are you basically satisfied with your life?	Yes	No
2	Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?	Yes	No
3	Do you feel that your life is empty?	Yes	No
4	Do you often get bored?	Yes	No
5	Are you in good spirits most of the time?	Yes	No
6	Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?	Yes	No
7	Do you feel happy most of the time?	Yes	No
8	Do you often feel helpless?	Yes	No
9	Do you prefer staying at home rather than going out and doing things?	Yes	No
10	Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most people?	Yes	No
11	Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?	Yes	No
12	Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?	Yes	No
13	Do you feel full of energy?	Yes	No
14	Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?	Yes	No
15	Do you think that most people are better off than you?	Yes	No

The information provided on this site is purely for educational purpose. We do not intend to provide a diagnosis or treatment or replace any of the discussions with a healthcare professional. This self-assessment tool is intended only to know the possibility of depression. Only a healthcare professional can diagnose or suggest a treatment plan.

Source: Sheik, J.I and Yesavage, J.A., Geriatric Depression Scale: Recent Evidence and Development of a shorter version Clinical Gerontologist 5, 165-172, 1986

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