Do you have a depression?
Dr. Ivan Goldberg: Free Depression Test.
Below you will find Dr. Ivan Goldberg psychological test for depression. This test is designed to estimate if you have the depression symptoms and what depression type you might have.
How to use a questionnaire: To obtain a real picture of your conditions answer the questions on a weekly basis to monitor your mood. Keep a notice of any changes in your score it may be useful for your physician to determine how your depression symptoms are changing through the time. Please note, the changes from five to more points are significant.
The questions below apply to how you have behaved and felt during the past week. For each question choose the letter which indicates the truth, then sum up numbers relating to each chosen letter and see below the test results. Letter a) 0 points
b) 1 point
c) 2 points
d) 3 points
e) 4 points
f) 5 points
1. I do things slowly.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
2. My future seems hopeless.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
3. It is hard for me to concentrate on reading.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
4. The pleasure and joy has gone out of my life.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
5. I have difficulty making decisions.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
6. I have lost interest in aspects of life that used to be important to me.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
7. I feel sad, blue, and unhappy.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
8. I am agitated and keep moving around.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
9. I feel fatigued.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
10. It takes great effort for me to do simple things.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
11. I feel that I am a guilty person who deserves to be punished.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
12. I feel like a failure.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
13. I feel lifeless, more dead than alive.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
14. My sleep has been disturbed - too little, too much, or broken sleep.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
15. I spend time thinking about HOW I might kill myself.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
16. I feel trapped or caught.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
17. I feel depressed even when good things happen to me.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
18. Without trying to diet, I have lost, or gained, weight.
a) Not at all
b) Just a little
c) Somewhat
d) Moderately
e) Quite a lot
f) Very much
Scoring:
• 54+ (High probability of severe depression)
• 36-53 (Moderate to severe depression)
• 22-35 (Mild to moderate depression)
• 18-21 (Borderline depression)
• 10-17 (Possibility of mild depression)
• 0-9 (Depression unlikely)
This psychological test for depression is above and determinate whether or not you are suffering from depression symptoms commonly associated with various depression types including major depression and bipolar disorder. Help is available through depression medications (antidepressants) and natural therapy for depression.
This scale is not developed to diagnose the depression or take the place of any professional diagnosis. If you suspect you might have depression, please consult with a qualified doctor or mental health professional as soon as possible.
Remember, this is NOT a diagnosis.
Only a qualified physician or mental health professional can make a diagnosis of depression and recommend necessary treatments.
Only a qualified physician or mental health professional can make a diagnosis of depression and recommend necessary treatments.
Copyright 1993 Dr. Ivan Goldberg. All rights reserved. Adopted from the printed edition of the Goldberg Depression Inventory for electronic distribution. For personal use only.
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