Do I Have Depression?

Directions: The following is a list of symptoms of depression that people sometimes experience. Put a check in the space to the right that best describes how much that symptom or problem has bothered you during the past two weeks.

The rating scale is as follows:

Never: Did not apply to me at all
Sometimes: Applied to me to some degree or some of the time
Considerable: Applied to me to a considerable degree or a good part of time
Always: Applied to me very much or most of the time
   
Never
Sometimes
Considerable
Always
1 I am having more trouble making decisions than in the past.
2 I am unable to become enthusiastic about anything.
3 I can see nothing in the future to be hopeful about.
4 I have felt like I have nothing to look forward to.
5 I cannot seem to get going.
6 I feel like my life is completely useless or meaningless.
7 I can't seem to get any enjoyment out of the things I do.
8 I find it difficult to motivate myself to get things done.
9 I have felt pretty worthless.
10 I have had more trouble concentrating lately.
11 I find it difficult to work up the initiative to do things.
12 I have felt sad and depressed
13 I feel like that I have lost interest in just about everything.
14 I have had difficulty falling asleep and/or staying asleep.
15 I just can’t seem to get going.
16 I have thought about suicide lately even though I would not do it.
17 I have felt that life isn't worthwhile.
18 It is difficult for me to be interested in anything that I used to like.
19 Lately, I start crying for no apparent reason.
20 My appetite is not what it used to be.
21 I have had more trouble making decisions lately.
22 I have lost or gained weight since becoming depressed.

Depression Self-Assessment | Questionnaire | Calgary Psychologist