Depression Self–assessment

Content with permission of Performance Resource Press Inc

Signs of stress in your personal, home or family life

Check yes if you've been experiencing these signs for more than two weeks:
Yes No
Do you often feel miserable or sad?
Do you have feelings of worthlessness or helplessness?
Do you find it hard to give or receive affection?
Do you find it hard to do things you once enjoyed?
Have you lost interest in your work or hobbies?
Do you have frequent crying spells or do you feel like crying much of the time?
Is it hard for you to sleep without a sleep aid, such as an over-the-counter medication?
Are you more irritated than usual?
Do you have any physical pains or aches (for example, headaches or back pain) that cannot be explained?
Do you feel tired for no reason?
Do you wake early and then sleep badly for the rest of the night?
Have you recently gained or lost weight rapidly?
Have you had thoughts of death or suicide?

Your score indicates that you would benefit from some professional support. It is recommended that in addition to reading the information below, you contact either your own GP or Instep on the number below for further assistance. Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis, so it is important to get help as soon as you can. Treatment is readily available and discussing positive management strategies for depression with someone who can help is the first step.

Help is available

Just talking about your problems sometimes leads to new solutions.

Free download information sheets [hyperlink to depression, coping with the blues, talk of suicide info sheets]

If you believe depression is a problem for you, seek help. Just talking about your problems sometimes leads to new solutions. If you or someone you know needs information, guidance or help, contact Instep, your EAP for confidential assistance. Free download information sheets [hyperlink to depression, coping with the blues, talk of suicide info sheets]

Your score indicates that depression may be an issue for you at this time.

Please read the information below and you may find it helpful to access professional support either by contacting your own GP or calling Instep for confidential counseling on the number below.
Only a qualified professional can make a diagnosis, so it is important to get help as soon as you can.
Treatment is readily available and discussing positive management strategies for depression with someone who can help is the first step.

Help is available

Just talking about your problems sometimes leads to new solutions.

Free download information sheets [hyperlink to depression, coping with the blues, talk of suicide info sheets]

If you believe depression is a problem for you, seek help. Just talking about your problems sometimes leads to new solutions. If you or someone you know needs information, guidance or help, contact Instep, your EAP for confidential assistance. Free download information sheets depression, coping with the blues, talk of suicide info sheets

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