Clinical Depression Self-Screening Test
Use the following checklist to determine if you or someone you know may be suffering from clinical depression.
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Feelings of sadness and/or irritability
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Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
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Changes in weight or appetite
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Changes in sleeping pattern
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Feeling guilty or worthless
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Inability to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions
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Fatigue or loss of energy
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Restlessness or decrease activity noticed by others
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Feelings of hopelessness *
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Thoughts of suicide or death *
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Manic Symptoms
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Increased energy and decreased need for sleep
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Inappropriate excitement or irritability
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Promiscuous sexual behavior
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Disconnected and racing thoughts *
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Impulsive behavior and poor judgement
Score __________
Speak to a REACH counselor if you checked the following:
Any symptoms with a * mark next to them
Five or more of the “first set of symptoms”
and/or two or more of the “manic symptoms”, lasting more than two weeks.
Remember, most cases of depression can be treated successfully with proper intervention, counseling, and/or medication. Contact REACH for more information!
Online News About Depression:
In the past year, 60 million Americans have searched for disease specific information online. Inquires on depression was the leading disease sought after for insight and research with (19%), allergies/sinus problems was second with (16%), bipolar disorder (14%), arthritis/rheumatism (10%), high blood pressure (10%), migraines (9%), anxiety (9%) heart disease (8%), and sleep disorders (8%).
-Source: Louis Harris & Associates poll
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