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This screener does not substitute for seeing a professional counselor or physician, nor should it be used to make a diagnosis.  It is helpful in determining if you should see a qualified health professional to further discuss your issues.

Rate how you’ve been feeling over the last month, including today.  When you finish add up your total score.

Rating guidelines:

      0                             1                                    2                                      3                                       4

Not at all                Rarely                      Occasionally                   Frequently                  Most of the time   

_____ 1. I feel sad or depressed

_____2. I’m not interested in my usual activities

_____3. My energy level us low

_____4. My appetite is poor and I don’t feel like eating.

_____5. My appetite is much greater than normal.

_____6. My future seems hopeless.

_____7. The pleasure and joy has gone out of life.

_____8. I have difficulty making decisions.

_____9. It is hard for me to concentrate.

_____10. I feel distant from other people.

_____11. I’m having problems sleeping.

_____12. I’m sleeping too much.

_____13. I feel I am a failure.

_____14. I feel guilty.

_____15. I feel physically slowed down.

_____16. I have less interest in sex.

_____17. I feel that I look unattractive.

_____18. I feel irritated.

_____19. I feel I would be better off dead.

_____20. I have thoughts of how to kill myself.

_____21. I feel that my life is not satisfying.

_______ Total score

If you scored 30 or higher, you could be experiencing a major depression episode.  We advise you to talk to a professional.