Free Online Depression Assessment

This online depression screening test is based on a widely used clinical tool that helps identify symptoms of depression.

Look at it as a way to better understand your symptoms, not as a diagnosis. Your results can help you gain insight into your emotional well-being and determine if support could be helpful to you.

Depression can affect people in different ways. Beyond a feeling of persistent sadness or emptiness, signs of depression can also include:

• Feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep
• Losing interest in things that used to make you happy
• Struggling to concentrate or make decisions
• Feeling irritable, hopeless, or overwhelmed
• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns
• Thoughts of self-doubt or worthlessness

If you’re experiencing these symptoms, your depression test results can help you understand if it’s time to seek support.

Wondering what different results on this online depression assessment could indicate? 

• Severe Depression (20-27): A score in this range suggests that depression may be significantly impacting your daily life.
• Moderately Severe Depression (15-19): These results indicate a high level of depressive symptoms that may interfere with your mood, energy, and overall well-being.
• Moderate Depression (10-14): You may be experiencing some depressive symptoms that affect your motivation, mood, or daily functioning.
• Mild Depression (5-9): These scores suggest mild depressive symptoms that may come and go; however, other factors like stress, burnout, or life challenges could be contributing.
• Minimal or No Depression (0-4): Your results don’t indicate significant depressive symptoms, but it’s always okay to reach out for support if you’re still struggling with emotions, stress, or other challenges.

Mental health isn’t just about a score — if something feels off, talking to a professional can still be beneficial.

If your depression screening results suggest you might be dealing with depression, the next step is to talk to a professional. A trained provider can help determine whether depression is the best explanation for your experiences — or if other factors, such as anxiety, burnout, or life stressors, are playing a role.

The good news? Depression is treatable, and there are many options — from therapy and medication to lifestyle adjustment — that can help improve your mood and well-being.

A full evaluation of depression is more than just a questionnaire. In most cases, it includes:

• A conversation about how you’ve been feeling and how long it’s been going on
• A depression screener that helps measure symptoms
• A discussion of treatment options, including therapy, medication, and self-care strategies

Taking a depression test like the PHQ-9 online can be a helpful first step, but you don’t have to figure this out alone. If your results suggest that depression may be affecting you, we’re here to help you find the support you need.

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