Self Testing Depression
The experience of depression may be very different from one person to the next, depending on the type of depression the person has, and their personality and coping styles. Many of the signs of depression would be clearly evident in a person who has depression. Others may not be, as depression can often lead the person to withdraw from social contact or to hide their real feelings from those around them.
Generally speaking, someone who is depressed would:
have a low mood
be pessimistic
have a lowered self-esteem
feel hopeless and helpless
They may want to walk away from things, for example, their job or a difficult marriage.
In some types of depression, individuals may:
physically slow down (walking and talking more slowly OR become agitated and unable to sit still.
find it difficult to get up in the morning
find it difficult to initiate even basic activities like showering or dressing.
You can take the Depression Self Test [developed by the Black Dog Institute] by clicking here
If you would like to take a copy of the test to your doctor, please use this Print Version (scoring instructions included) [PDF, 137KB].
