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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa089.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/depression-quiz\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://psychcentral.com/quizzes/depression-quiz\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/quizzes\/depression-quiz","crawl_time":1776002852,"first_indexed_time":1553326491,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,psychcentral!\/quizzes\/depression-quiz s443","src_root_hash":"16330228191540156489","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Depression Quiz: Am I Depressed? | Psych Central","meta_descriptions":["You can take this medically-reviewed depression quiz to help determine whether you have symptoms of depression and if you should speak with a mental health professional."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Use this self-reflect tool to learn more about your potential depression symptoms.\nThis quiz can’t replace a clinical diagnosis. If you believe you might have depression or another condition after taking this test, consider reaching out to a qualified professional about your symptoms.\nWe all go through ups and downs in life. We have those moments of elation and those moments when we feel sad or down.\nFeeling down from time to time is not unusual, but when those moments seem to hang on and just won’t let go, it might mean you have depression.\nDepression\nis one of the most common widespread mental health conditions globally and one of the most misunderstood. The\nWorld Health Organization (WHO)\nestimates that depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide.\nDepression can look different from person to person, and the intensity of each symptom can also vary.\nBut you’re not alone. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, support is available to help you manage your symptoms.\nThis brief, time-saving questionnaire is designed for anyone who thinks they may be experiencing symptoms of depression.\nThe items in the quiz will help you determine whether you may need additional help and professional support for your symptoms.\nA mental health professional can also help figure out if your issues might be a symptom of depression and recommend treatment if needed.\nThis online screening is\nnot\na definitive tool. It is not designed to diagnose depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis.\nBut you can use this test as a self-screening tool to track your moods. It also might show your doctor how your symptoms have changed from one visit to the next.\nOnly a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.\nHow common is depression?\nWhat are common symptoms of depression?\nIf you have depression, you may experience:\nfeelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness\na persistent feeling of loneliness or sadness\ndifficulty concentrating\na loss of interest in enjoyable activities\na lack of energy\ntrouble sleeping\nchanges in your appetite\nrestlessness or irritability\nthoughts of death or suicide\nHow is depression diagnosed?\nA healthcare professional will speak with you to evaluate depressive symptoms you may be experiencing within a 2-week time period and to learn more about your family’s health history.\nThey may also order blood tests to ensure there are no underlying conditions, such as vitamin deficiencies.\nAccording to the DSM-5, you must display at least five of the main symptoms of depression for over two weeks to get a diagnosis.\nWho can diagnose depression?\nA mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinical social worker, can diagnose your condition.\nYou may also consider discussing your concerns with a healthcare professional for an initial diagnosis.\nA healthcare professional can then help connect you with a mental health professional for further evaluation and treatment.","attrs_markdown":"- Conditions\n  Featured\n  \n  [All](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/conditions)\n  \n  - 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If you believe you might have depression or another condition after taking this test, consider reaching out to a qualified professional about your symptoms.\n\nWe all go through ups and downs in life. We have those moments of elation and those moments when we feel sad or down.\n\nFeeling down from time to time is not unusual, but when those moments seem to hang on and just won’t let go, it might mean you have depression.\n\n[Depression](https:\/\/psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression) is one of the most common widespread mental health conditions globally and one of the most misunderstood. The [World Health Organization (WHO)](https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/depression) estimates that depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide.\n\nDepression can look different from person to person, and the intensity of each symptom can also vary.\n\nBut you’re not alone. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, support is available to help you manage your symptoms.\n\n### Suicide prevention\nIf you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. You can:\n\n- Text or call the [988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/) at 988, or chat at [988Lifeline.org](http:\/\/988lifeline.org\/).\n- Text “HOME” to the [Crisis Text Line](https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPDQrdXH5wIVBRx9Ch1YdQjIEAAYASAAEgJ_1_D_BwE) at 741741\n\nIf you’re not in the U.S., you can find a helpline in your country with [Befrienders Worldwide](https:\/\/www.befrienders.org\/).\n\n## [Who is this quiz for?]()\nThis brief, time-saving questionnaire is designed for anyone who thinks they may be experiencing symptoms of depression.\n\nThe items in the quiz will help you determine whether you may need additional help and professional support for your symptoms.\n\nA mental health professional can also help figure out if your issues might be a symptom of depression and recommend treatment if needed.\n\n## [Is it accurate?]()\nThis online screening is *not* a definitive tool. It is not designed to diagnose depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis.\n\nBut you can use this test as a self-screening tool to track your moods. It also might show your doctor how your symptoms have changed from one visit to the next.\n\nOnly a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you.\n\n## [Frequently asked questions]()\n### How common is depression?\nAccording to the [Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)](https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/depression-anxiety.html), about 1 out of every 6 adults in the United States will experience depression.\n\n### What are common symptoms of depression?\nIf you have depression, you may experience:\n\n- feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness\n- a persistent feeling of loneliness or sadness\n- difficulty concentrating\n- a loss of interest in enjoyable activities\n- a lack of energy\n- trouble sleeping\n- changes in your appetite\n- restlessness or irritability\n- thoughts of death or suicide\n### How is depression diagnosed?\nA healthcare professional will speak with you to evaluate depressive symptoms you may be experiencing within a 2-week time period and to learn more about your family’s health history.\n\nThey may also order blood tests to ensure there are no underlying conditions, such as vitamin deficiencies.\n\nAccording to the DSM-5, you must display at least five of the main symptoms of depression for over two weeks to get a diagnosis.\n\n### Who can diagnose depression?\nA mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinical social worker, can diagnose your condition.\n\nYou may also consider discussing your concerns with a healthcare professional for an initial diagnosis.\n\nA healthcare professional can then help connect you with a mental health professional for further evaluation and treatment.\n\n5 sourcescollapsed\n\n- Depression. (n.d.).  \n  <https:\/\/adaa.org\/understanding-anxiety\/depression>\n- Depression. (n.d.).  \n  <https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/>\n- Depression. (2021).  \n  <https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/depression>\n- Mental health conditions: Depression and anxiety. (n.d.).  \n  <https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tobacco\/campaign\/tips\/diseases\/depression-anxiety.html>\n- What is depression? (n.d.).  \n  <https:\/\/www.psychiatry.org\/patients-families\/depression\/what-is-depression>\n\n[FEEDBACK:]()\n\n![](https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/post.psychcentral.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Yalda-Safai-500x500-Bio1.png?w=105&h=105)\n\nMedically reviewed by [Yalda Safai, MD, MPH](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/reviewers\/yalda-safai-md-mph) — Written by [Christina Ward](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/authors\/christina-ward) —  Updated on March 12, 2025\n\n## RELATED\n- [All About Depression](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [Top 10 Signs and Symptoms of Depression](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/top-signs-symptoms-of-depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [What Causes Depression?](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression-causes?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [Coping with Depression: A Resource Guide](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/living-with-depression-guide?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [What Is Psychotherapy and How Does It Help?](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/lib\/psychotherapy?utm_source=ReadNext)\n\n### Read this next\n- [All About Depression](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n  \n  Medically reviewed by [Francis Kuehnle, MSN, RN-BC](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/medical-team)\n  \n  [Here's everything you might want to know about depression, including diagnosis and symptoms, types, causes, treatments, or how to help someone with…](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n  \n  [READ MORE](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [Top 10 Signs and Symptoms of Depression](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/top-signs-symptoms-of-depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n  \n  Medically reviewed by [Matthew Boland, PhD](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/medical-team)\n  \n  [We're exploring the clinical symptoms of depression, plus what signs look like in everyday situations.](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/top-signs-symptoms-of-depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n  \n  [READ MORE](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/top-signs-symptoms-of-depression?utm_source=ReadNext)\n- [What Causes Depression?](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/depression\/depression-causes?utm_source=ReadNext)\n  \n  Medically reviewed by [Akilah Reynolds, PhD](https:\/\/www.psychcentral.com\/medical-team)\n  \n  [What causes depression? 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If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, support is available to help you manage your symptoms. ### Suicide prevention If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is available right now. You can: - Text or call the [988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline](https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/) at 988, or chat at [988Lifeline.org](http://988lifeline.org/). - Text “HOME” to the [Crisis Text Line](https://www.crisistextline.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsPDQrdXH5wIVBRx9Ch1YdQjIEAAYASAAEgJ_1_D_BwE) at 741741 If you’re not in the U.S., you can find a helpline in your country with [Befrienders Worldwide](https://www.befrienders.org/). ## [Who is this quiz for?]() This brief, time-saving questionnaire is designed for anyone who thinks they may be experiencing symptoms of depression. The items in the quiz will help you determine whether you may need additional help and professional support for your symptoms. 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Readable Markdown	Use this self-reflect tool to learn more about your potential depression symptoms. This quiz can’t replace a clinical diagnosis. If you believe you might have depression or another condition after taking this test, consider reaching out to a qualified professional about your symptoms. We all go through ups and downs in life. We have those moments of elation and those moments when we feel sad or down. Feeling down from time to time is not unusual, but when those moments seem to hang on and just won’t let go, it might mean you have depression. [Depression](https://psychcentral.com/depression/depression) is one of the most common widespread mental health conditions globally and one of the most misunderstood. The [World Health Organization (WHO)](https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/depression) estimates that depression affects approximately 280 million people worldwide. Depression can look different from person to person, and the intensity of each symptom can also vary. But you’re not alone. If you’re experiencing symptoms of depression, support is available to help you manage your symptoms. This brief, time-saving questionnaire is designed for anyone who thinks they may be experiencing symptoms of depression. The items in the quiz will help you determine whether you may need additional help and professional support for your symptoms. A mental health professional can also help figure out if your issues might be a symptom of depression and recommend treatment if needed. This online screening is not a definitive tool. It is not designed to diagnose depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis. But you can use this test as a self-screening tool to track your moods. It also might show your doctor how your symptoms have changed from one visit to the next. Only a trained medical professional, such as a doctor or mental health professional, can help you determine the next best steps for you. How common is depression? What are common symptoms of depression? If you have depression, you may experience: - feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness - a persistent feeling of loneliness or sadness - difficulty concentrating - a loss of interest in enjoyable activities - a lack of energy - trouble sleeping - changes in your appetite - restlessness or irritability - thoughts of death or suicide How is depression diagnosed? A healthcare professional will speak with you to evaluate depressive symptoms you may be experiencing within a 2-week time period and to learn more about your family’s health history. They may also order blood tests to ensure there are no underlying conditions, such as vitamin deficiencies. According to the DSM-5, you must display at least five of the main symptoms of depression for over two weeks to get a diagnosis. Who can diagnose depression? A mental health professional, such as a psychologist, psychiatrist, or clinical social worker, can diagnose your condition. You may also consider discussing your concerns with a healthcare professional for an initial diagnosis. A healthcare professional can then help connect you with a mental health professional for further evaluation and treatment.
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