What's a good online depression screening test?

September 2, 2024 10:24 PM

I know they can't replace professionals. Just trying to maybe spark some ideas in someone.
posted by toucan to Health & Fitness (4 answers total)

I like using Burns’ Depression Checklist, which is from Feeling Good, a pretty classic CBT book. Here’s a PDF version. (Not a mental health professional, just a depressed person that likes to track my ups and downs!)

I believe the Beck Depression Inventory, which is similar, is what often gets used for screenings at hospitals or to quantify depression scores for research studies.
posted by ceramicspaniel at 12:52 AM on September 3 [2 favorites]

This is an online version of the screening questionnaire that's become standard in most doctors' offices in the US:

https://www.myhealth.va.gov/mhv-portal-web/depression-screening
posted by Jacqueline at 1:31 AM on September 3 [7 favorites]

The PHQ-9 is commonly used, including by professionals, and is self-scorable. It appears to be the same as the link Jacqueline posted, perhaps the name will help with searching.
posted by momus_window at 11:19 AM on September 3 [1 favorite]

The Black Dog Institute provides resources including evidence-based apps - scroll down for the depression self test.
posted by lulu68 at 3:16 PM on September 3