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If you’re worried you might have depression, it’s important to seek appropriate help. This quiz will help you to establish whether you’re having some of the symptoms of a mental health condition.

Behöver du stöd med ångest, depression eller stress?
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About depression

We all feel a little down from time to time. Whether we’re going through a difficult time with work, have fallen out with friends or are just physically run-down, most of us feel sad or a little depressed once in a while.

So how do we know if our feelings are a normal emotional reaction to stressful times, or whether we’re suffering from the symptoms of depression?

This depression test is for when you are worried you might be having symptoms of depression or are concerned that a friend or loved one might be depressed.

What does the 'Am I depressed?' test consist of?

This depression test consists of a series of 10 questions designed to help you see whether your symptoms are consistent with depression.

What will the results tell me?

The results will give you an indication as to whether you might be depressed. If you are feeling down, it is important that you speak to your doctor, even if your score is low.

How accurate is the depression test?

The depression test will give you an idea as to whether you have any depressive symptoms. However, depression is a complex mental health problem, so you should not rely on this test to diagnose your condition. Always talk to your doctor about your symptoms.

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Having a low mood and being unhappy is often mixed up with depression, but they are different.

Clinical depression has a range of symptoms – both physical and emotional – which can interfere with your day to day life. Discovering whether you have one or more of these symptoms could be an important step towards getting the help you need.

Help for depression

There are many ways in which depression can be treated - from talking therapies such as kognitiv beteendeterapi or counselling, to medicines such as SSRIs (antidepressants) which help to increase serotonin in the brain to counter feelings of low-mood.

The important thing is that you seek help and support as soon as possible, which may help your depression from worsening.

Talking about depression

If you feel you might be depressed, it’s important to seek help, talk to friends and family, your doctor or your manager at work.

Behöver du stöd med ångest, depression eller stress?
Få Onebright CBT privata terapitider snabbare än NHS-tjänster.
£99 per session – levereras virtuellt. KBT kommer att hjälpa dig att må bättre genom att göra dig mer medveten om sambandet mellan dina tankar, känslor och beteenden så att du kan känna dig frisk och lycklig.

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Gillian Harvey

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BA (Hons) English

Gillian is a freelance writer and columnist for a variety of national newspapers and magazines.

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Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

General Practitioner, Medical Author

MBBS, MRCGP, MRCP (Paediatrics), DCH

Dr Colin Tidy is an NHS Doctor, based in Oxfordshire.

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