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All of us feel a little blue now and then. And that is
normal. But some of us feel sad or depressed most of the time. That is not
normal. The 20 questions below were developed by Dr. William Zung of Duke
University to be used by people for self- diagnosis. Make copies for each member
of your family. Score the answers. The results just might unmask depression and
help you or a loved one take the first step toward getting better.
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If your answer is:
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Score
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None or little of the time
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1 |
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Some of the time |
2 |
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good part of the time |
3 |
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Most of the time |
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Choose from the above responses by indicating 1, 2, 3 or 4
after each question.
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I feel downhearted,
blue and sad.
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Morning is when I feel
the worst.
I have crying spells,
or feel like it.
I have trouble
sleeping through the night.
I don’t eat as much as
I used to.
I don’t enjoy looking
at, talking to and being with attractive women or men.
I notice that I am
losing weight.
I have trouble with
constipation.
My heart beats faster
than usual.
I get tired for no
reason.
My mind is not as
clear as it used to be.
I don’t find it easy
to do things I used to do.
I am restless and
can’t keep still.
I do not feel hopeful
about the future.
I am more irritable
than usual.
I do not find it easy
to make decisions.
I feel that I am not
useful and needed.
My life is not very
full.
I feel that others
would be better off if I were dead.
I do not enjoy the
things I used to.
TOTAL
Total the numbers in the
right hand column. A score below 40 is the normal range. A score between 40 and
47 indicates a mild depression. If you scored 48 or above, a professional
evaluation should be considered. And if you scored above 56, you should
definitely seek help. At Parkwood we offer a free evaluation with no obligation
of any kind. Call today. We’re ready to listen and help.
For further information
call 1-800-477-3422
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