Free Depression Self-Test

Check in on your mood, energy, and motivation over the past 2 weeks.

Everyone has off days. But if you’ve been feeling down, worn out, or uninterested in things you used to enjoy for weeks at a time, it may be more than a rough patch. This self-test can help you see the bigger picture.

It’s based on the PHQ-8, a screening tool widely used in doctors’ offices to check for depression. It takes about 2 minutes. Your results aren’t a diagnosis, but they can help you decide whether to talk with a professional.

At Insight Recovery Mental Health, we offer depression therapy for adults in Winchester and nearby communities, with day, evening, and telehealth options.

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Need help right now? If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of hurting yourself, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any time. In Massachusetts, you can also call or text the Behavioral Health Help Line at 833-773-2445, 24/7. If you’re in immediate danger, call 911.

Disclaimer: This self-test is for informational purposes only and is not a medical diagnosis. Please talk with a qualified healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and the right treatment.

Privacy: You don’t need to share your name to take this test. Your answers are only seen by the Insight Recovery Mental Health team. Adding your contact info at the end is optional.

Depression Self-Test

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Pick the answer that fits best.

Little interest or pleasure in doing things(Required)
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless(Required)
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much(Required)
Feeling tired or having little energy(Required)
Poor appetite or overeating(Required)
Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down(Required)
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television(Required)
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite, being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual(Required)
If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?
Want someone from our team to reach out? Leave your first name and best phone number or email. (Not required.)
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PHQ-8, developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues.

Finished the Self-Test? We’re Here to Help.

No matter your score, if something feels off, it’s worth talking about. Our team in Winchester, MA offers individual therapy, telehealth, and day, half day, and evening programs for working adults. Start with a free, no-pressure consultation.

Want to check in on something else? Take our other self-tests.

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This self-test is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed clinician can diagnose a mental health condition. If you have concerns about your mental health, please reach out to a healthcare provider.

Sarah Carpenter, LICSW Medically Reviewed by Sarah Carpenter, LICSW