Depression Screening Test: Are You Depressed? This psychological assessment helps individuals experiencing high stress gauge potential depression.
Depression typically manifests as low mood, slowed thinking, and reduced activity, often worsening at night. The primary cause of these symptoms and suffering is overwhelming psychological stress.What constitutes excessive psychological stress? Through certain assessments, you can gauge your stress levels and proactively prevent depression. Individuals experiencing high stress may use this test to evaluate their risk of depression.
Reflect on your recent life: Have you encountered the following situations?
No occurrence: 0 points; Occasional occurrence: 1 point; Frequent occurrence: 2 points.
1. Feeling pressed for time, with insufficient hours? Overwhelmed by excessive workloads.
2. Work seems never-ending, leaving no time for rest?
3. Continually preoccupied with work even after leaving the office?
4. Unable to relax or unwind?
2. Does work seem never-ending, leaving no time for rest?
3. Do you often think about work even after leaving the office?
4. Do you worry that others don't approve of you?
5. Are you irritable and easily angered?
6. Do you feel that nobody likes you?
7. Do you experience chronic physical pain?
8. Do you have unhealthy habits, such as excessive drinking, overeating, or medication use?
9. Do you frequently worry about financial instability?
10. Do you experience fluctuating moods—sometimes agitated, sometimes depressed—and blame yourself for every mistake?
Psychological Stress Burden Level
Low Level: (0–10 points)
Low psychological stress burden indicates minimal mental strain. However, life may lack excitement, feeling rather monotonous and dull. Appropriate motivation should be sought.
Moderate Level: (11–15 points)
Your psychological stress burden is moderate. This stress index is relatively stable. While pressure may intensify at times, it remains manageable. Maintaining equilibrium will prevent significant psychological strain.
Extremely High Level: (16 points or above)
Your psychological stress burden is excessively high. Prompt stress reduction is essential to prevent psychological disorders like depression.
Excessive psychological pressure can trigger depression. Such pressures often stem from seemingly minor daily challenges that accumulate into significant psychological risks, precipitating depression and disrupting normal life and work.