Please note that this is not medical advice and should in no case be thought to substitute proper medical advice. We feel that depression is a problem that is so common that screening should be offered to every individual. Particularly so to "underperforming" children/adults.

Depression Screening: Depression is common and frequently fatal. Do not neglect it. Would you let a treatable cancer go untreated? The mortality of depression is high (17%).
Score>30/70 is strongly suggestive
** Score of 2 or more on this question MUST be seen by a psychiatrist quickly
Do you feel unhappy/down/sad

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 

 Do you feel guilty about things even when others messed up

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Have you lost interest in the activities you used to enjoy a year ago or what most kids your age enjoy?

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 

 Do you feel that nothing will go right - no matter how hard you try

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Are you eating too much or too little

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 

 Do you feel a lack of energy commonly or unable to start new things

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Have you thought about suicide

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

SEE NOTE **

 Are there apprehensions about Friends/Relationship/Social life

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Have you thought about seriously harming/killing anyone?

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

SEE NOTE **

 Do you have stomach bloating and pain or has a doctor told you that you have IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome)

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Are you spending excessively

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 

 Do you have Fibromyalgia or a condition that requires painkillers

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 
Are your moods up & down commonly (are others afraid you may not be in a good mood frequently)

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always

 

 Do you have a family history of depression

1. No

3. Yes

5. Yes and suicide too.

 
Question below for over 16 year olds or those who have already started sexual activity
Have you lost your Sexual desire

1. Never

2. Sometimes

3.Frequently

4. Most of the time

5. Almost always
Score>30/70 is strongly suggestive
** Score of 2 or more on this question MUST be seen by a psychiatrist quickly