Depression Self-Check Quiz

Many people have feelings of sadness or exhaustion sometimes. When these feelings begin to impact your life and well-being, asking for support from others may be helpful.

This quiz may help you learn more about depression and when to seek support. It cannot provide you with a diagnosis. If you are worried you might have depression, see a doctor, psychologist, or psychiatrist for a diagnosis.

Please read each quiz statement and select the response that shows how much the statement applied to you.

Over the last two weeks, have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Acknowledgment: The PHQ-8 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.

Reference: Kroenke, K., Strine, T. W., Spitzer, R. L., Williams, J. B., Berry, J. T., & Mokdad, A. H. (2009). The PHQ-8 as a measure of current depression in the general population. Journal of Affective disorders, 114(1-3), 163-173.

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Depression Self-Check Quiz

Your Results

Your answers suggest only a few or maybe no symptoms of depression over the past week. Sometimes our mood is low because of disappointment or loss, but most often in these situations, those feelings go away with time.

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What You Should Know

Symptoms of depression can happen after experiencing a difficult life circumstance and often get better when the situation improves, either on its own or after you’ve taken some positive steps.

Our mood is influenced by how we think about ourselves, the future and the world around us. Also, when we are feeling down we often stop doing things we enjoy which lowers our mood even more, so getting active again helps improve mood. There are some great self-care resources, apps and tools that can guide you in shifting your thinking patterns and getting active again.

What You Can Do

Based on your answers, we recommend:

Learning more about mood and how to prevent it from becoming a problem in your life.
Check out Apps and Tools if you want to learn specific skills for managing depression and low mood.
To find support in your community, online or over the phone, you can explore Foundry Support Services.

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Depression Self-Check Quiz

Your Results

Your answers suggest you’ve had some mild depression symptoms over the past week. These symptoms may be making it harder for you at school, work, or having fun with friends and family. If these symptoms are interfering with your daily life, that’s a signal to take some action to get on top of it.

Take Again

What You Should Know

Symptoms of depression can happen after experiencing a difficult life circumstance and often get better when the situation improves, either on its own or after you’ve taken some positive steps.

What You Can Do

Based on your answers, we recommend:

Check out Apps and Tools if you want to learn specific skills for managing depression and low mood.
Learning more about mood and how to prevent it from becoming a problem in your life.
To find support in your community, online or over the phone, you can explore Foundry Support Services.

What You Should Know

Symptoms of depression can happen after experiencing a difficult life circumstance and often get better when the situation improves, either on its own or after you’ve taken some positive steps.

What You Can Do

Based on your answers, we recommend:

To find support in your community, online or over the phone, you can explore Foundry Support Services.
Check out Apps and Tools if you want to learn specific skills for managing depression and low mood.
Learning more about mood and how to prevent it from becoming a problem in your life.