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This test was developed by National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) Executive
Director, Douglas G. Jacobs, M.D. It is not designed to provide an actual
diagnosis of depression or any other mental health disorder. For that, you will
need a complete evaluation by a mental health or other health care provider.
Keep in mind that symptoms of different disorders often occur at the same time.
If you answered yes to questions 1-3, you may have symptoms of
depression.
If you answered yes to questions 4 and 5 you may have symptoms of
anxiety.
If you answered yes to questions 4, 5 and 6 you may have symptoms
of post-traumatic stress disorder.
If you answered yes to questions 7 and 8 you may have symptoms of
bipolar disorder.
If you answered yes to question 9, it is important to remember that many
psychological disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, go hand-in-hand
with physical aches such as headaches, stomach problems or backaches for which
there is no physical cause.
If you answered yes to question 10, seek help immediately regardless of
your answers to any other questions.
It is natural to experience some or even all of these symptoms at some points in
life. But, if you experience these symptoms for more than two weeks, it
indicates that you may need professional help. There are many effective and
available treatments for mental health disorders. Take the first step
to getting help and visit a free, anonymous screening site. To find a facility
in your area holding screenings for mood and anxiety disorders on a year-round
basis, go to our site locator map and click
on the state and city closest to you. For other treatment resources, go to
how to get help.
THIS TEST MAY BE REPRODUCED BY THE MEDIA WITH PROPER ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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Screening for Mental Health, Inc.
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