Depression & low mood
Low mood self-check
Over the last two weeks, how often have you experienced the following? Take your time.
Reflection items informed by widely used depression screening measures.
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1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
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2. Feeling down, hopeless or empty
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3. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much
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4. Feeling tired or having little energy
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5. Poor appetite or overeating
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6. Feeling bad about yourself, or that you have let people down
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7. Trouble concentrating on things
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8. Moving or speaking noticeably slowly, or being restless
Answer every question to see your reflection.
If something here worries you
A low score does not mean your difficulty is not real, and a high score does not mean something is wrong with you. If you are in immediate danger, please contact a local mental health professional or a crisis helpline right away.
Next steps
Would it help to talk it through?
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