Rate Your Risk for Depression

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	Could You Be Depressed?
Depression affects people differently. Some people cry a lot and feel sad. Others seem angry, irritable, or anxious. For others, depression shows itself in vague physical problems like constipation, muscle aches, headaches. Take a minute to think about how you have felt over the past two weeks. Which of these statements describe you? This tool cannot diagnose depression. This tool is not meant for anyone under the age of 18. Only your health care provider can diagnose depression.

I feel sad or down most of the time. Yes No

I've lost interest in the activities I used to enjoy. Yes No

I feel tired almost every day. Yes No

I have problems sleeping. I'm either sleeping too much or staying awake at night. Yes No

My appetite has changed. I'm not eating enough, or I'm eating too much. Yes No

I have trouble concentrating. Yes No

My friends say I'm acting different. I'm either anxious and restless or lethargic. Yes No

I feel worthless or hopeless. Yes No

I'm having frequent headaches, stomach problems, muscle pain, or back problems. Yes No

I find myself thinking a lot about dying. Yes No

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Rate Your Risk for Depression

Could You Be Depressed?