Depression Test: Self-Assessment of Symptoms (Anxiety & Mood)
To explore this topic further, discover my book: Overcoming Anxiety and Stress(PDF €4.99)
Passing sadness or depression?
Feeling down is normal and transient. We talk about clinically significant depressive symptoms when low mood and/or loss of pleasure persist nearly every day for at least two weeks, with an impact on daily life (sleep, energy, concentration, relationships). This test helps gauge the intensity of these symptoms.
In the article that follows, I explore low mood and loss of drive. If you recognise yourself in this theme, I designed a depression test that helps you take stock of your mood and morale. It comes with a guide to extend your reflection beyond the results. I also wrote a book on this subject, Overcoming Anxiety and Stress, if you would like to go further.
The 4 dimensions assessed
Depressive mood: sadness, discouragement, hopelessness. Anhedonia: loss of interest and pleasure. Cognitive symptoms: self-devaluation, guilt, difficulty concentrating and deciding. Somatic symptoms: sleep and appetite disturbances, fatigue, slowing down.
Important: this test does not diagnose
No online questionnaire makes a diagnosis. A high score is not a sentence, and a low score rules nothing out. The goal is to help you put words to what you feel and decide whether to seek help. If you have suicidal thoughts, contact your local emergency services or a crisis line immediately (US: call or text 988; UK: Samaritans 116 123) — you are not alone. What I describe here, I develop further in The Practical CBT Guide.
Taking the test
The test (60 questions, ~15 min) gauges the intensity of your symptoms and points you toward the right resources. The detailed report is available for €4.99. It does not replace a consultation: if in doubt, talk to a doctor or psychologist.
Take the test now
➡ Depression Test (Self-Assessment) — 60 questions, ~15 min, detailed report Anonymous test, no sign-up required. A self-knowledge tool that does not replace a professional consultation.📖 To go further: to go further in managing anxiety and stress, the book Vaincre l'anxiety et le stress offers concrete CBT tools.
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In short: This screening test assesses the intensity of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks across 4 families: mood (sadness, discouragement), anhedonia (loss of interest and pleasure), cognitive symptoms (self-devaluation, guilt, concentration), and somatic symptoms (sleep, appetite, energy). It is inspired by reference clinical criteria (PHQ-9 type). It is a SCREENING tool, NOT a diagnosis: only a healthcare professional can diagnose depression. If you are experiencing significant distress or suicidal thoughts, contact your local emergency services immediately — in the US, call or text 988; in the UK, call Samaritans on 116 123; elsewhere, reach out to your local crisis line. You are not alone.
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Gildas Garrec · CBT practitioner
Author of books and articles on applied psychology and relationships.
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