1. Depression Screening Test
Please read the following items. Circle YES if an item applies to your more often than not over the past two weeks. Circle 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. You may contact me at for free and confidential assessment, counseling, or 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 a mental health disorder, 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.
Copyright 2010 Dr. John W. Wilson, PsyD