This test is not designed to replace the competent evaluation of a health professional.

Reflect over the previous two weeks and rate the following symptoms:

(Circle the appropriate number for each item)	A None	B Questionable	C Mild	D Definite
1.  Feeling burdened, empty, down, sad, hopeless?	0	1	2	3
2.  General lack of interest or pleasure, don't care?	0	1	2	3
3.  Change of appetite, weight gain or loss?	0	1	2	3
4.  Change in sleeping habits, difficulty sleeping?	0	1	2	3
5.  Feeling irritable, frustrated, angry, emotionally fragile?	0	1	2	3
6.  Feeling fatigued, loss of energy, slowed speech or movement?	0	1	2	3
7.  Feelings of worthlessness, inappropriate guilt, or failure?	0	1	2	3
8.  Decrease in clear thinking, concentration, decision-making?	0	1	2	3
9.  Thoughts of death, not worth living, harming yourself or others?	0	1	2	3
Sub totals

Self-scoring the Depression Self Test

Add the numbers from each column above, and place the totals in the corresponding boxes here--then add across to determine your final symptom score for the Self-test.

A________ + B________ + C________ + D_________ = ________ Total

If you answered B, C, or D for question 9, be sure to see a health professional as soon as possible, even if it means going to the local Emergency Room.

Major depression is a concern if you have answered questions 1 or 2 with B, C, or D and have a score as indicated below:

0 - 6 . . . . . . . . . .	None	Please Note:  Having recently faced a dramatic emotional crisis or loss can cause situational depression or bereavement.
7 - 10 . . . . . . . . .	Mild
11 - 19 . . . . . . . .	Moderate
20 or above . . . . .	Severe

Depression Live Without It!  Recovery and Prevention Seminar

Activity Center, Midland Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2420 East Ashman St.  Midland, MI  48640
For more information call 989-832-2779 or 989-687-2555