Feeling persistently sad, hopeless, or tired? You may be experiencing symptoms of depression. A depression test can be a helpful first step toward understanding your emotional health. While it’s not a formal diagnosis, an online self-assessment can guide you toward the help or resources you may need.
What Is a Depression Test?
A depression test is a self-assessment tool made up of questions about your mood, behavior, and emotional state over a certain period of time. It's designed to identify patterns that may suggest clinical depression or other mood disorders.
Common formats include:
PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
CES-D Scale (Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale)