Free Instant Depression Test

No Depression Indicated

Your scores suggest that you are not experiencing signifcant symptoms of depression at this time.

However, if you are concerned about your symptoms, if they are causing your distress or are interfering with your daily living, please do consult your GP or a mental health professional for further advice.

Possible Mild Depression Indicated

You seem to be experiencing some very mild symptoms of depression. Many of us experience such symptoms from time to time, and they do not necessarily indicate you are suffering from depression.

However, if you have been feeling this way for some time, or if your symptoms are getting worse, it's worth discussing your feelings with your GP or a mental health practitioner. You might also find our free booklet, Five Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression helpful as this gives several self-help strategies you can use to combat depression.

Always consult your GP or mental health practitioner if your depressive feelings are causing you distress or anxiety, or if they are affecting your ability to go about your normal daily life.

Possible Mind Depression Indicated

Your scores suggest that you might be experiencing some symptoms of mild depression. Many of us experience such symptoms from time to time, and they do not necessarily indicate you are suffering from depression.

However, if you have been feeling this way for some time, or if your symptoms are getting worse, it's worth talking to someone about how you are feeling. It is much easier to treat depression in the early stages than when it has become more entrenched.

You might also benefit from self-help exercises for depression, such as those described in our free booklet, Five Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression.

Always consult your GP or mental health practitioner if your depressive feelings are causing you distress or anxiety, or if they are affecting your ability to go about your normal daily life.

Mild to Moderate Depression Indicated

You seem to be experiencing symptoms associated with mild to moderate depression. The symptoms appear to be causing you notable signs of distress that might be affecting your daily living.

It is highly likely that you would benefit from depression counselling. Talking therapies are much more effective than medication in treating mild to moderate depression.

You might also benefitr from self-help strategies such as those in our free booklet, Five Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression.

Moderate or Severe Depression Indicated

Your scores indicate that you are suffering from moderate to severe depressive symptoms. These symptoms seem to be causing you significant distress and are preventing you from enjoying your day-to-day life.

Such severe symptoms are commonly associated with serious depressive disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or dysthymia.

It is highly likely that you would benefit from counselling and we would recommend that you contact your GP or a professional counselling service without delay. Moderate to severe depression rarely goes away on its own, and often gets worse without treatment. The longer you leave it, the harder it can be to treat.

Self-help strategies such as those in our free booklet, Five Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression are likely to help, particularly in conjunction with counselling. Talking therapies are generally more effective in treating depression than medication alone.

If you are concerned about how you are feeling, or are actively considering ending your life, please act now to prevent things from getting any worse. You can find further information on dealing with a mental health crisis here. 

Severe Depression Indicated

Your scores indicate that you are suffering from symptoms associated with severe depression. These symptoms seem to be causing you serious levels of distress and are preventing you from enjoying your life.

Such severe symptoms are commonly associated with serious depressive disorders, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder or dysthymia, and require immediate attention.

It is highly likely that you would benefit from counselling, possibly in conjunction with medication, and we would strongly recommend that you contact your GP or a professional counselling service as soon as possible. Severe depression rarely goes away on its own, and can seriously impair your physical and mental health. The longer you leave it, the harder it can be to treat. Act today.

Self-help strategies such as those in our free booklet, Five Simple Steps to Overcoming Depression are likely to be of some help, particularly in conjunction with counselling. Still, they are unlikely to be sufficient on their own.

We strongly recommend that you arrange to see a counsellor as soon as possible. Talking therapies are highly effective in treating depression, possibly in conjunction with medication.

If you are concerned about how you are feeling, or are actively considering ending your life, please act now to prevent things from getting any worse. You can find further information on dealing with a mental health crisis here.

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