Depression Self-Test

About This Self-Test

Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions in the world — and one of the most frequently unrecognized. It goes beyond feeling sad or having a hard week. Clinical depression involves a persistent pattern of low mood, loss of interest, physical changes and cognitive shifts that affect how a person functions day to day.

This self-test draws on the criteria used in the PHQ-9, one of the most widely validated depression screening tools used by clinicians worldwide, as well as the broader DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for major depressive disorder. It is not a diagnosis — only a qualified mental health professional can provide that — but it is a meaningful starting point for understanding whether what you're experiencing warrants further attention.

How it works: Read each question and choose the answer that most honestly reflects your experience over the past two weeks. There are no right or wrong answers.

Scoring: Each answer carries a score of 0, 1 or 2. Your total out of 20 will place you in one of four ranges, each with a description of what that range may suggest and clear guidance on next steps.

Answer based on how you have been feeling over the past two weeks.