Depression Questionnaire

If you're looking for a quick depression questionnaire to help decide if you're suffering from depression, the Wakefield Self-Report Questionnaire below can be a helpful tool. It's an inventory primarily developed by Dr. R.P. Snaith made available to the public at large.

Don't be afraid to get a professional opinion

An important thing to understand about this depression questionnaire is that it is not a substitute for a professional diagnosis of depression by a trained medical or mental health professional. This depression self-test is designed to measure the frequency and intensity of the symptoms most often associated with depression. The Wakefield quesionnaire DOES NOT diagnose clinical depression. In fact, you may still achieve a score that shows you're at risk for depression if you have other emotional problems and/or illnesses.

Like all self-tests, the Wakefield Self-Report Questionnaire is most useful if you're honest about how you're feeling now. To prevent the introduction of unnecessary bias, I describe more about how the test is scored down below (after the test questions).

Getting Started

If you wish to take the test offline, you can download a copy in PDF format by clicking here. Please note you need to have Adobe Acrobat reader version 7.0 or later installed in order to read and print it. So if you aren't able to open the downloaded file, this is the likely cause. (Adobe reader can be found at http://get.adobe.com/reader/).

The Wakefield Self-Report Questionnaire

How To Determine Your Score From This Depression Questionnaire

Add up the numbers selected for each of the 12 items (or hit the "Compute Score" button if you're taking this online). If you scored 15 or higher, consider consulting a doctor or medical professional of some kind. You should know that most non-depressed test takers score somewhere between 0 and 14, whereas most depressed test takers score 15 or higher.

Helpful Hints

Even if your score is lower than 15, consider obtaining a professional diagnosis if you feel severely distressed. You can repeat this depression questionnaire after two weeks, and if your score is still lower than 15 but increasing, then don't be afraid to ask for help or get a professional opinion. You should know that even some people with scores that don't indicate they're at risk for depression are actually depressed and can benefit from some kind of treatment program. Bottom line: talk to your doctor or a mental health professional if you suspect you are depressed.

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