Depression Assessment Questionnaire

Instructions: Please read each statement carefully and rate your experience over the past two weeks on a scale of 0 to 3, with 0 being "Not at all" and 3 being "Nearly every day."

I have little interest or pleasure in doing things.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I feel down, depressed, or hopeless.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I have trouble falling or staying asleep, or I sleep too much.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I feel tired or have little energy.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I have a poor appetite or I am overeating.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I feel bad about myself or feel like a failure or that I've let others down.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

I have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television.
(0) Not at all
(1) Several days
(2) More than half the days
(3) Nearly every day

Scoring:
Total your scores for each item. A higher score indicates a higher level of depression.

0-4: Minimal depression
5-9: Mild depression
10-14: Moderate depression
15-21: Severe depression

Note: This questionnaire is not a diagnostic tool. If you're concerned about your depression, please consult a mental health professional.