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Depression Self-Assessment


This test is designed to identify symptoms of depression.  Note: There is no computer-related interactive component to this instrument in an effort to protect your anonymity. No one has access to your results; they are for your review only.

Please read the following items and choose YES if an item applies to you more often than not over the past two weeks.  choose NO if an item does not apply to you more often than not over the past two weeks.


YES      NO       “I feel sad, empty or irritable.”


YES      NO       “I feel hopeless about my future.”


YES      NO       “I have lost interest in aspects of my life that are usually enjoyable.”


YES      NO       “I feel discouraged, even when good things happen to me.”


YES      NO       “I have experienced major changes in my sleep.”


YES      NO       “I have experienced major changes in my appetite or weight.”


YES      NO       “I have less energy than usual; I am more tired than usual.”


YES      NO       “I have thoughts of death or ending my life”


YES      NO       “I feel powerless to change anything in my life.”


YES      NO       “I feel guilty or bad about myself.”


If you answered YES to one or more items, you may benefit from speaking with a counselor.  If you are an Emory employee or immediate family member, you may contact the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) at 404-727-4328 for free and confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.

Disclaimer:  This screening test is not appropriate for, and should not be completed by, persons under age 18.  This screening test is not a substitute for a complete evaluation, but it can help you learn if your symptoms are consistent with depression. For an accurate diagnosis of any mental health condition, you should seek an evaluation from a qualified mental health professional.  If you’re experiencing a potentially life-threatening problem, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

Items used are derived from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Ed, Text Revision (DSM-IV-TR)