Depression affects how you feel, think, and handle daily life β€” from sleep and appetite to energy and self-worth. Our depression screening section brings together clinically validated tools including the PHQ-9, CES-D, SDS, and BHS. Widely used in both clinical and research settings, these instruments help identify depressive symptoms and track changes over time. Each assessment is anonymous, takes 3-10 minutes, and delivers instant results with clear interpretation. These screenings are educational tools β€” if you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact a crisis helpline immediately.

Depression ⏱ 4 min

Snaith-Hamilton Pleasure Scale

Measures anhedonia. 14 items, about 4 minutes.

Depression ⏱ 3 min

Depression Test (PHQ-9)

Feeling down or lost interest over the past two weeks? PHQ-9 uses 9 items to screen for depression in about 2 minutes. Doctors often pair it with GAD-7, one for anxiety and one for depression.

Depression ⏱ 8 min

Depression Test (BDI-II)

How have you been feeling over the past two weeks? The BDI-II checks depression severity across emotional, cognitive, and physical symptoms. 21 items, about 8 minutes.

Depression ⏱ 3 min

Beck Hopelessness Scale (BHS)

How do you feel about the future? The BHS measures negative expectations - a core feature of depression and a key predictor of suicide risk. 20 true/false items, about 3 minutes.

Depression ⏱ 7 min

Depression Test (CES-D)

How have you been feeling over the past week? CES-D checks for depressive symptoms across mood, appetite, sleep, energy, and more. 20 items, about 5-7 minutes.

Depression ⏱ 7 min

Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS)

How have you been feeling? The Zung SDS is a 20-item measure of depressive symptoms across affective, somatic, psychological, and behavioral domains. Takes 5-8 minutes. Screening tool, not diagnostic.