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Depression Self-Test
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: |
Score |
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None or little of the time |
1 |
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Some of the time |
2 |
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A good part of the time |
3 |
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Most of the time |
4 |
Choose from the above responses by indicating 1, 2, 3 or 4 after
each question.
- I feel downhearted, blue and sad.
- 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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