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Are You Depressed?
I feel sad, helpless, hopeless, and in despair, a lot of the time. Yes__ No__
I have lost interest in almost all pleasurable activities. Yes__ No__
I don't think anyone would care if I died. Yes__ No__
I feel that I serve no useful purpose. Yes__ No__
I am either losing or gaining weight, for no apparent reason. Yes__ No__
I have trouble going to sleep or staying asleep, and feel tired. Yes__ No__
I feel either driven to be active, or want to withdraw from others. Yes__ No__
I have trouble concentrating and making decisions. Yes__ No__
I either have too much energy or not enough energy. Yes__ No__
I find it hard to plan for the future. Yes__ No__
If you answered "yes" to at least five questions, and you answered "yes" to Question 1 or 2, AND these symptoms have persisted for two weeks or longer, you may have serious depression.
If you answered "yes" to Question 3, regardless of how you answered the other questions - you should seek psychiatric and/or psychological help immediately.
If you suspect a loved one is depressed, give this questionnaire to her or him and advise that s/he get professional help.
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