You can feel sluggish, overly negative, and like there is no joy in life.

Maybe you’ve tried to be more positive and confident but it’s so difficult to shake this feeling. If so, you’ve probably wondered what might be the cause of such uncomfortable experiences.

If you’re curious to know if you have depression, we suggest that you take this brief, self-administered questionnaire as a screening tool. It’s easy to use and can help measure the likelihood and severity of depression, one of the most common types of mental disorders

The self-administered, 9 item quiz uses some of the DSM-V criteria for Major Depressive Disorder to identify probable cases of depression along with measuring symptom severity.

A formal depression diagnosis requires a licensed mental health professional. Therefore, this quiz does not replace mental health assessment and treatment.

Disclaimer: This article and quiz are for informational/educational purposes only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. The Psychology Group Fort Lauderdale, LLC has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but makes no warranty as to its accuracy.

Consult a health care professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions. Click here to contact us.

If you have a mental health emergency, call your local crisis hotline or 911 emergency service. If you or someone you know has suicidal thoughts, here is the number for the suicide prevention hotline. 800-273-8255