Are You Feeling Depressed?
Am I Struggling With Depression?
Depression is a term we commonly hear in our lives. Its frequent use, often takes away from the seriousness of the meaning. Depression isn’t just sadness, but a clinical condition with prolonged sadness being only one of many symptoms.
Depression is a very common clinical condition in India, which is characterized by prolonged sadness, persistent feelings of worthlessness, sleep disturbance, inability to concentrate on the task at hand, fluctuation in appetite and suicidal ideas.
This assessment will help you determine if you are experiencing a normal emotional response to life’s challenges or if you are dealing with a more serious concern. The questions used in this assessment have been taken from the Beck’s Depression Inventory (BDI), which was developed based on scientific evidence.
So, let’s get started!
Instructions
- Participants below age 12 are requested not to take the test as it has been found to be valid for individuals above age 12
- This assessment does not have a time limit but on average is completed in a few minutes.
- Read the groups of statements given below very carefully.
- Choose the statement that best describes how you have been feeling in the past 2 weeks.
- Remember, there are no right or wrong answers.
.Disclaimer: This assessment is for purposes of self-awareness and knowledge. They are not meant to be used for diagnosis. We encourage you to speak to a mental health professional to better understand your results.
