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Depression Risk Screening Test
Choose the answer that best describes how you have felt over the past week.
Circle either Yes or No for each question.- Are you basically satisfied with your life?………………………................…..…....YES / NO
- Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?..……..................…..…YES / NO
- Do you feel your life is empty?……………………………………....…...............…. YES / NO
- Do you often get bored?………………………………………….....…...............…....YES / NO
- Are you in good spirits most of the time?…………………………...…..............….YES / NO
- Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? …...….................YES / NO
- Do you feel happy most of the time? ………………………………..…..............….YES / NO
- Do you often feel helpless? ……………………………..…………….......................YES / NO
- Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing things?............ YES / NO
- Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? ………..............YES / NO
- Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now? ……………..………….............…....YES / NO
- Do you feel worthless? ………………………………………………..............….......YES / NO
- Do you feel full of energy? …………………………………………..…...............…...YES / NO
- Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? ………………………............…….....YES / NO
- Do you feel that most people are better off than you are? ………….............….....YES / NO
If you circled five or more answers that are in bold, you may be experiencing symptoms of depression.
If you scored 5 or higher or believe you are depressed, please consider contacting your Primary Care Physician or the HIP Mental Health hotline at 1-888-447-2526 to consider options for treatment.
