This depression test assesses whether you have encountered or not any depressive like symptoms through simple questions revealing a likeliness percentage. You can discover more about this concern and check an example result below the form.
How does this depression test work?
This is a quick personal assessment that can help you check whether you undergo any relevant signs that you might suffer from a depressive disorder and also pin points how many depression symptoms you have confronted with so far.
The depression test is organized in four sections; each one containing questions or statements that describe the most important symptoms and experiences a depressed individual might feel.
After all the questions are answered and all statements are filled in, the test will count how many of the depressive symptoms were checked then it will display within the result a percent together with a short description of the disorder level.
Example of a result
Depression symptoms: 42.00% - Depression symptoms status: Borderline depression.
Your answers on the four sections of the depression test show it is likely that you suffer from a depressive disorder in a mild state. There are some common depression symptoms you have encountered so far which means you should analyze and react each time such depression symptoms occur. It is recommended for you to search for a professional assessment of your mental health especially if what you are experiencing now seems to be getting worse in time.
Depression disorder
Researchers have found that around 121 million suffer from depression worldwide. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, depressive disorders affect about 17 percent of all adults during their lifetime in a degree or another. It is most important to assess the gravity and persistence of feelings and symptoms related to depression and ask for medical assistance whenever necessary. This mental disorder can affect every aspect of one’s life.
Few of the most common causes of depression include hormonal imbalances, chemical imbalances in
the brain and other medical conditions plus life stressors or major traumas, events at which everyone reacts in a different way. Moderate life stressors can cause a temporary form of depression that typically starts within three months of the event and lasts less than six months and are usually treated with counseling.
One more thing you need to know is that depression is highly treatable and you can regain control over your life from the moment you decide to ask for help
Depressive symptoms
Depression is the most common mental health issue diagnosed nowadays. There are many symptoms, varying in degree and frequency, the more you experience the serious your condition might be. Amongst common depression symptoms:
- Feelings of hopelessness.
- Sleep disorders.
- Low mood.
- Feelings of worthlessness.
- Restlessness, irritability.
- Low self-esteem.
- Thoughts of death or suicide.
- Fatigue, exhaustion.
- Increased or decreased appetite.
- Lack of concentration.
- Anxiety and guilt feelings.
- Loss of interest.
Methods of treatment
As for many mental illnesses there are two main directions of treatment, psychotherapy and medication and of course the sooner the treatment is started the better the prospects are, independent of the severity. In terms of psychotherapy, this can be either individual or in group and the latest type of cognitive behavioral therapy is said to have good effects as well.
In terms of medication, the most used are antidepressants active on brain neurotransmitters and aiming to regulate the chemical imbalances, especially those of serotonin and norepinephrine. The latest and most used are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, SSRIs or monoamine oxidase inhibitors MAOIs because of their action and the lack of adverse effects.