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What does your score mean?
The more symptoms of depression you have, the higher your score will be. Your score will appear as one of the following ranges:
- You are unlikely to be clinically depressed.
- You may be suffering from mild to moderate depression.
- You may be suffering from major depression.
As with all screening tools, a higher score does not necessarily mean that you are depressed, and a lower score does not necessarily exclude depression. This tool can help you examine your feelings and think about whether your symptoms might be those of depression; however, this is not a substitute for a thorough evaluation by your health professional. If you are concerned about any of your symptoms, seek medical help.
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| Last updated: | October 24, 2005 |
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| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Terrina Vail |
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