Depression Risk Assessment

Depression Risk Assessment Questionnaire

The Depression Risk Score Calculator can help identify potential symptoms of depression and prompt seeking professional help.

Please note that this questionnaire is not designed for people to complete without any input from their healthcare professional.

Please contact your doctor if you are:

  • Concerned about your mood; or
  • Have completed this questionnaire and it indicates that you may be depressed.

Interpretation

Total Score = ______ / 27            

Depression Severity:

  • 0-4 none,
  • 5-9 mild,
  • 10-14 moderate,
  • 15-19 moderately severe,
  • 20-27 severe

If score is 0-4

Your results indicate that you are normal and are not suffering from depression.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

If score is 5-9

Your results indicate that you may be experiencing signs of mild depression.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

If score is 10-14

Your results indicate that you may be experiencing signs of moderate depression.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

If score is 15-19

Your results indicate that you may be experiencing signs of moderately severe depression.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.

If score is 20-27

Your results indicate that you may be experiencing signs of severe depression.

These results are not meant to be a diagnosis. You can meet with a doctor or therapist to get a diagnosis and/or access therapy or medications. Sharing these results with someone you trust can be a great place to start.