This depression test can help determine whether you might have major depressive disorder. It is not designed to make a diagnosis of major depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis or consultation.

ZUNG DEPRESSION SCALE

Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale

Please read each statement and decide how much of the time the statement describes how you have been feeling during the past several days

1. I feel down-hearted and blue
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

2. Morning is when I feel the best
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

3. I have crying spells or feel like it
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

4. I have trouble sleeping at night
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

5. I eat as much as I used to
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

6. I still enjoy sex
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

7. I notice that I am losing weight
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

8. I have trouble with constipation
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

9. My heart beats faster than usual
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time

10. I get tired for no reason
  • A little of the time
  • Some of the time
  • Good part of the time
  • Most of the time