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Depression Health Center

Health Quiz

Rate Your Risk for Depression

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?

  1. I feel sad or down most of the time.
  2. I've lost interest in the activities I used to enjoy.
  3. I feel tired almost every day.
  4. I have problems sleeping. I'm either sleeping too much or staying awake at night.
  5. My appetite has changed. I'm not eating enough, or I'm eating too much.
  6. I have trouble concentrating.
  7. My friends say I'm acting different. I'm either anxious and restless or lethargic.
  8. I feel worthless or hopeless.
  9. I'm having frequent headaches, stomach problems, muscle pain, or back problems.
  10. I find myself thinking a lot about dying.