Do You Have Depression?

 

For more than TWO WEEKS have you:  Check if 'yes' 1. Felt sad, down or miserable most of the time?  Yes 2. Lost interest or pleasure in most of your usual activities?   Yes If you answered ‘YES’ to either of these questions, complete the symptom checklist below.  If you did not answer ‘YES’ to either of these questions, it is unlikely that you have a depressive illness. ______________________________________________________________________     3. Lost or gained a lot of weight? OR had a decrease or increase  in appetite?  Yes 4. Sleep disturbance?  Yes 5. Felt slowed down, restless or excessively busy?  Yes 6. Felt tired or had no energy? Yes 7. Felt worthless? OR felt excessively guilty? OR felt guilt      about things you should not have been feeling guilty about?    Yes 8. Had poor concentration? OR had difficulties thinking? OR     were very indecisive?   Yes 9. Had recurrent thoughts of death? Yes Add up the number of checks for your total score:                  ________________________________________________________________________ What Does Your Score Mean? (assuming you answered ‘YES’ to question 1 and/or question 2.) 4 or less: Unlikely to have a depressive illness 5 or more: Likely to have a depressive illness For further assessment, please contact your family doctor or call our Access Helpline at 1-888-793-4357 for a referral. References: American Psychiatric Association. Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 4th ed (DSM-IV). Washington, DC: APA, 1994; and, International classification of diseases and related health problems, 10th revision. Geneva, World Health Organization, 1992-1994. Read more information about depression, symptoms and treatments and find out about other local and national resources.