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Calculated Shard: 79 (from laksa197)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa079.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://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test","crawl_time":1775656339,"first_indexed_time":1693729033,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,hims!www,\/blog\/depression-test s443","src_root_hash":"13778379566812453279","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Depression Test: Here's What to Expect | Good Health by Hims","meta_descriptions":["Not sure what to expect from a depression test? We've highlighted the common questions asked and next steps."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"No one likes taking tests, but a test that can give you insight into what’s going on with your mental health can be extremely helpful. \nSuffering with depression,\nanxiety\nor any other\nmental health problems\ncan be scary, and particularly scary to face alone. \nYou may have lost all of your energy and motivation, your love of life and your desire to do anything but crawl under the covers and hide from the world. \nHaving validation that there is something wrong with these feelings — and something that can be changed — is the first step in getting you back to your old self.\nDepression Tests in A Nutshell\nThere are several widely used and accepted depression tests screening for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)\nDepression tests aim to measure the severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment\nDepression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes\nDepression tests may be self-administered\nDepression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis\nonline depression test\nfind out if depression treatment can help you feel better\nHere is short\nonline depression test\nfree for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better.\nAfter you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims\nonline psychiatry provider\nwho will discuss treatment plans with you. \nClinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes\nreferred\nto as major depressive disorder or MDD. \nIt’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors. \nThis means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry\nand\na job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state.\nSome risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications.\nIt’s believed depression\naffects some 5%\nof American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized. \nThis indicates a good opportunity for the use of\ndepression\nscreening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression.\nDepression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too. \nReferred\nto as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a\ndepression diagnosis\n, to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example. \nThere are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound. \nThe PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression.\nThe Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete. \nThe Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale. \nThese items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes. \nOther depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM). \nWe tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living.\nYou can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you. \nBut knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky.\nOne way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression. \nThe\nDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders\n(DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down. \nA test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them. \nThe DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning.\nThose symptoms include: \nDepressed mood lasting most of the day\nInsomnia or sleeping too much \nLoss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities\nWeight loss or gain\nFatigue\nAgitation or slowed response time \nFeelings of guilt and worthlessness \nTrouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness \nThoughts of death\nAn online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms.\nAn online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not. \nRegardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference. \nWhether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help. \nNo online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment. \nDepression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away. \nAnd you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an\nonline psychiatry\nevaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all.\n4 Sources\nHims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references.\nThe National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from\nhttps:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\nSaver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) A qualitative study of depression in primary care: Missed opportunities for diagnosis and education. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 20(1): 28-35. Retrieved from\nhttps:\/\/www.jabfm.org\/content\/20\/1\/28\nAmerican Psychological Association. (2019, Aug.) Depression Assessment Instruments. Retrieved from\nhttps:\/\/www.apa.org\/depression-guideline\/assessment\nSubstance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008) Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery. Treatment Improvement Protocol, Series No. 48. Retrieved from\nhttps:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK64063\/\nEditorial Standards\nHims & Hers has\nstrict sourcing guidelines\nto ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. See a mistake? Let us know at\n[email protected]\n!","attrs_markdown":"- [All](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog)\n- [Sex](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/sexual-health)\n- [Testosterone](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/testosterone)\n- [Labs](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/labs)\n- [Hair Health](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/hair)\n- [Mental Health](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/mental-health)\n- [Weight Loss](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/weight)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/news)\n\nContent\n\n1. [Take a Depression Test](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#take-a-depression-test)\n2. [What Is Clinical Depression?](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-is-clinical-depression)\n3. [How Mental Health Professionals Use Depression Tests](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#how-mental-health-professionals-use-depression-tests)\n4. [Using a Depression Screening Test Online](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#using-a-depression-screening-test-online)\n5. [What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression)\n\n1. [Home](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog)\n2. [Mental Health](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/mental-health)\n3. Depression Test: Here's What to Expect\n# Depression Test: Here's What to Expect\n\n![Kristin Hall, FNP](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/forhims\/image\/upload\/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,c_limit\/blog\/buttercms\/gBwsR8HEQ8KBRd10xqOH)\n\nReviewed by [Kristin Hall, FNP](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/medical-experts\/kristin-hall-fnp)\n\nWritten by Our Editorial Team\n\nPublished 05\/27\/2021\n\nUpdated 05\/28\/2021\n\nNo one likes taking tests, but a test that can give you insight into what’s going on with your mental health can be extremely helpful.\n\nSuffering with depression, [anxiety](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/anxiety-types-causes-treatments) or any other [mental health problems](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/mental-health) can be scary, and particularly scary to face alone.\n\nYou may have lost all of your energy and motivation, your love of life and your desire to do anything but crawl under the covers and hide from the world.\n\nHaving validation that there is something wrong with these feelings — and something that can be changed — is the first step in getting you back to your old self.\n\n### **Depression Tests in A Nutshell**\n- There are several widely used and accepted depression tests screening for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)\n- Depression tests aim to measure the severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment\n- Depression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes\n- Depression tests may be self-administered\n- Depression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis\n\nContent\n\n1. [Take a Depression Test](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#take-a-depression-test)\n2. [What Is Clinical Depression?](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-is-clinical-depression)\n3. [How Mental Health Professionals Use Depression Tests](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#how-mental-health-professionals-use-depression-tests)\n4. [Using a Depression Screening Test Online](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#using-a-depression-screening-test-online)\n5. [What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression)\n\n[online depression test](https:\/\/www.forhims.com\/check\/depression-quiz)\n\n#### find out if depression treatment can help you feel better\n\ntake the quiz\n\n[**Take a Depression Test**](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#take-a-depression-test)\n\nCopy Link\n\nHere is short [online depression test](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/check\/depression-quiz) free for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better.\n\nAfter you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims [online psychiatry provider](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/psychiatry) who will discuss treatment plans with you.\n\n[**What Is Clinical Depression?**](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-is-clinical-depression)\n\nCopy Link\n\nClinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes [referred](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression) to as major depressive disorder or MDD.\n\nIt’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors.\n\nThis means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry *and* a job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state.\n\nSome risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications.\n\nIt’s believed depression [affects some 5%](https:\/\/www.jabfm.org\/content\/20\/1\/28) of American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized.\n\nThis indicates a good opportunity for the use of [depression](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-types-symptoms-treatments) screening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression.\n\n[**How Mental Health Professionals Use Depression Tests**](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#how-mental-health-professionals-use-depression-tests)\n\nCopy Link\n\nDepression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too.\n\n[Referred](https:\/\/www.apa.org\/depression-guideline\/assessment) to as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a [depression diagnosis](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/how-is-depression-diagnosed), to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example.\n\nThere are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound.\n\nThe PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression.\n\nThe Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete.\n\nThe Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale.\n\nThese items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes.\n\nOther depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM).\n\nWe tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living.\n\n[**Using a Depression Screening Test Online**](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#using-a-depression-screening-test-online)\n\nCopy Link\n\nYou can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you.\n\nBut knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky.\n\nOne way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression.\n\nThe [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK572966\/) (DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down.\n\nA test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them.\n\nThe DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning.\n\nThose symptoms include:\n\n- Depressed mood lasting most of the day\n- Insomnia or sleeping too much\n- Loss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities\n- Weight loss or gain\n- Fatigue\n- Agitation or slowed response time\n- Feelings of guilt and worthlessness\n- Trouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness\n- Thoughts of death\n\nAn online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms.\n\n[**What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?**](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression)\n\nCopy Link\n\nAn online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not.\n\nRegardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference.\n\nWhether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help.\n\nNo online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment.\n\nDepression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away.\n\nAnd you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an [online psychiatry](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/psychiatry) evaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all.\n\n### 4 Sources\nHims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references.\n\n1. The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\n2. Saver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) A qualitative study of depression in primary care: Missed opportunities for diagnosis and education. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 20(1): 28-35. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.jabfm.org\/content\/20\/1\/28\n3. American Psychological Association. (2019, Aug.) Depression Assessment Instruments. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.apa.org\/depression-guideline\/assessment\n4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008) Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery. Treatment Improvement Protocol, Series No. 48. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK64063\/\n\n###### Editorial Standards\nHims & Hers has [strict sourcing guidelines](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/editorial-standards) to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. See a mistake? Let us know at [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#debcb2b1b99eb8b1acb6b7b3adf0bdb1b3)\\!\n\nThis article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. The information contained herein is not a substitute for and should never be relied upon for professional medical advice. Always talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any treatment. Learn more about our editorial standards [here](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/editorial-standards).\n\n[Kristin Hall, FNP](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/medical-experts\/kristin-hall-fnp)\n\n## Education\n- BSN - [University of Missouri](https:\/\/www.umsl.edu\/), 1997\n- MSN - [Saint Louis University](https:\/\/www.slu.edu\/), 1999\n## Training\n- Family Nurse Practitioner Internship - [Saint Louis University](https:\/\/www.slu.edu\/), 1999\n## Medical Licenses\n- Registered Nurse, Missouri (Multi-State), 1997\n- Registered Nurse, Alaska, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, California, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Connecticut, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, District of Columbia, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Hawaii, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Illinois, 2011\n- Registered Nurse, Massachusetts, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Michigan, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Minnesota, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Nevada, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, New York, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Oregon, 2023\n- Registered Nurse, Washington, 2022\n- APRN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Missouri, 2000\n- APRN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Illinois, 2011\n- APRN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, North Dakota, 2024\n- APRN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Oregon, 2023\n- APRN, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Rhode Island, 2024\n## Board Certifications\n- Family Nurse Practitioner - [American Nurses Credentialing Center](https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/), 2000\n## Other Certificates & Certifications\n- [Lay Counselor Mental Health Certification](https:\/\/www.emorrisonconsulting.com\/services\/lay-counselor-training-academy\/), 2023\n- [Mental Health First Aid Certification](https:\/\/www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org\/), 2023\n- Lean Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification, 2015\n- Diabetic Mapping Certification Expert, 2012\n- BLS\/CPR Certification, 2025\n## Affiliations & Memberships\n- [Member of American Nurses Credentialing Committee](https:\/\/www.nursingworld.org\/)\n- [Member of American Academy of Nurse Practitioners](https:\/\/www.aanp.org\/)\n- [Member of American Nurses Association](https:\/\/missourinurses.org\/)\n## Specialties & Areas of Focus\n- Family Practice Medicine, specializing in chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, obesity). Additional support and treatment of mental health diagnosis and men’s and women’s health.\n## Years of Experience:\n- 25\n## Why I Practice Medicine\n- Caring for the whole person—understanding that true health extends beyond physical symptoms—has always been central to my work. As a nurse and family nurse practitioner, I’m passionate about empowering individuals to live their healthiest lives, physically, emotionally, and socially. Delivering compassionate, comprehensive care is not only my profession—it’s my purpose.\n## Hobbies & Interests\n- In my spare time, I enjoy staying active and connected to nature through skiing, hiking, and spending time outdoors. 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severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment\n- Depression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes\n- Depression tests may be self-administered\n- Depression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis\n\n[online depression test](https:\/\/www.forhims.com\/check\/depression-quiz)\n\n#### find out if depression treatment can help you feel better\n\nHere is short [online depression test](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/check\/depression-quiz) free for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better.\n\nAfter you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims [online psychiatry provider](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/psychiatry) who will discuss treatment plans with you.\n\nClinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes [referred](https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression) to as major depressive disorder or MDD.\n\nIt’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors.\n\nThis means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry *and* a job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state.\n\nSome risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications.\n\nIt’s believed depression [affects some 5%](https:\/\/www.jabfm.org\/content\/20\/1\/28) of American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized.\n\nThis indicates a good opportunity for the use of [depression](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/depression-types-symptoms-treatments) screening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression.\n\nDepression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too.\n\n[Referred](https:\/\/www.apa.org\/depression-guideline\/assessment) to as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a [depression diagnosis](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/blog\/how-is-depression-diagnosed), to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example.\n\nThere are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound.\n\nThe PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression.\n\nThe Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete.\n\nThe Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale.\n\nThese items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes.\n\nOther depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM).\n\nWe tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living.\n\nYou can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you.\n\nBut knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky.\n\nOne way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression.\n\nThe [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK572966\/) (DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down.\n\nA test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them.\n\nThe DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning.\n\nThose symptoms include:\n\n- Depressed mood lasting most of the day\n- Insomnia or sleeping too much\n- Loss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities\n- Weight loss or gain\n- Fatigue\n- Agitation or slowed response time\n- Feelings of guilt and worthlessness\n- Trouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness\n- Thoughts of death\n\nAn online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms.\n\nAn online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not.\n\nRegardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference.\n\nWhether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help.\n\nNo online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment.\n\nDepression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away.\n\nAnd you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an [online psychiatry](https:\/\/www.hims.com\/psychiatry) evaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all.\n\n4 Sources\n\nHims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references.\n\n1. The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from https:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/depression\/\n2. Saver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) 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Boilerpipe Text	No one likes taking tests, but a test that can give you insight into what’s going on with your mental health can be extremely helpful. Suffering with depression, anxiety or any other mental health problems can be scary, and particularly scary to face alone. You may have lost all of your energy and motivation, your love of life and your desire to do anything but crawl under the covers and hide from the world. Having validation that there is something wrong with these feelings — and something that can be changed — is the first step in getting you back to your old self. Depression Tests in A Nutshell There are several widely used and accepted depression tests screening for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Depression tests aim to measure the severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment Depression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes Depression tests may be self-administered Depression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis online depression test find out if depression treatment can help you feel better Here is short online depression test free for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better. After you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims online psychiatry provider who will discuss treatment plans with you. Clinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes referred to as major depressive disorder or MDD. It’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors. This means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry and a job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state. Some risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications. It’s believed depression affects some 5% of American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized. This indicates a good opportunity for the use of depression screening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression. Depression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too. Referred to as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a depression diagnosis , to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example. There are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound. The PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale. These items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes. Other depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM). We tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living. You can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you. But knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky. One way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression. The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down. A test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them. The DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning. Those symptoms include: Depressed mood lasting most of the day Insomnia or sleeping too much Loss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities Weight loss or gain Fatigue Agitation or slowed response time Feelings of guilt and worthlessness Trouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness Thoughts of death An online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms. An online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not. Regardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference. Whether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help. No online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment. Depression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away. And you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an online psychiatry evaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all. 4 Sources Hims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/ Saver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) A qualitative study of depression in primary care: Missed opportunities for diagnosis and education. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 20(1): 28-35. Retrieved from https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28 American Psychological Association. (2019, Aug.) Depression Assessment Instruments. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008) Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery. Treatment Improvement Protocol, Series No. 48. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64063/ Editorial Standards Hims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. See a mistake? Let us know at [email protected] !
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[What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression) 1. [Home](https://www.hims.com/blog) 2. [Mental Health](https://www.hims.com/blog/mental-health) 3. Depression Test: Here's What to Expect # Depression Test: Here's What to Expect ![Kristin Hall, FNP](https://www.hims.com/forhims/image/upload/q_auto,f_auto,fl_lossy,c_limit/blog/buttercms/gBwsR8HEQ8KBRd10xqOH) Reviewed by [Kristin Hall, FNP](https://www.hims.com/medical-experts/kristin-hall-fnp) Written by Our Editorial Team Published 05/27/2021 Updated 05/28/2021 No one likes taking tests, but a test that can give you insight into what’s going on with your mental health can be extremely helpful. Suffering with depression, [anxiety](https://www.hims.com/blog/anxiety-types-causes-treatments) or any other [mental health problems](https://www.hims.com/mental-health) can be scary, and particularly scary to face alone. You may have lost all of your energy and motivation, your love of life and your desire to do anything but crawl under the covers and hide from the world. Having validation that there is something wrong with these feelings — and something that can be changed — is the first step in getting you back to your old self. ### Depression Tests in A Nutshell - There are several widely used and accepted depression tests screening for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - Depression tests aim to measure the severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment - Depression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes - Depression tests may be self-administered - Depression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis Content 1. [Take a Depression Test](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#take-a-depression-test) 2. [What Is Clinical Depression?](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#what-is-clinical-depression) 3. [How Mental Health Professionals Use Depression Tests](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#how-mental-health-professionals-use-depression-tests) 4. [Using a Depression Screening Test Online](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#using-a-depression-screening-test-online) 5. [What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression) [online depression test](https://www.forhims.com/check/depression-quiz) #### find out if depression treatment can help you feel better take the quiz [Take a Depression Test](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#take-a-depression-test) Copy Link Here is short [online depression test](https://www.hims.com/check/depression-quiz) free for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better. After you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims [online psychiatry provider](https://www.hims.com/psychiatry) who will discuss treatment plans with you. [What Is Clinical Depression?](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#what-is-clinical-depression) Copy Link Clinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes [referred](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression) to as major depressive disorder or MDD. It’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors. This means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry and a job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state. Some risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications. It’s believed depression [affects some 5%](https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28) of American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized. This indicates a good opportunity for the use of [depression](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-types-symptoms-treatments) screening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression. [How Mental Health Professionals Use Depression Tests](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#how-mental-health-professionals-use-depression-tests) Copy Link Depression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too. [Referred](https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment) to as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a [depression diagnosis](https://www.hims.com/blog/how-is-depression-diagnosed), to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example. There are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound. The PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale. These items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes. Other depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM). We tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living. [Using a Depression Screening Test Online](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#using-a-depression-screening-test-online) Copy Link You can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you. But knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky. One way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression. The [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572966/) (DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down. A test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them. The DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning. Those symptoms include: - Depressed mood lasting most of the day - Insomnia or sleeping too much - Loss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities - Weight loss or gain - Fatigue - Agitation or slowed response time - Feelings of guilt and worthlessness - Trouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness - Thoughts of death An online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms. [What Comes After an Online Test for Depression?](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-test#what-comes-after-an-online-test-for-depression) Copy Link An online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not. Regardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference. Whether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help. No online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment. Depression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away. And you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an [online psychiatry](https://www.hims.com/psychiatry) evaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all. ### 4 Sources Hims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. 1. The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/ 2. Saver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) A qualitative study of depression in primary care: Missed opportunities for diagnosis and education. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 20(1): 28-35. Retrieved from https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28 3. American Psychological Association. (2019, Aug.) Depression Assessment Instruments. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment 4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008) Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery. Treatment Improvement Protocol, Series No. 48. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64063/ ###### Editorial Standards Hims & Hers has [strict sourcing guidelines](https://www.hims.com/editorial-standards) to ensure our content is accurate and current. 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Readable Markdown	No one likes taking tests, but a test that can give you insight into what’s going on with your mental health can be extremely helpful. Suffering with depression, [anxiety](https://www.hims.com/blog/anxiety-types-causes-treatments) or any other [mental health problems](https://www.hims.com/mental-health) can be scary, and particularly scary to face alone. You may have lost all of your energy and motivation, your love of life and your desire to do anything but crawl under the covers and hide from the world. Having validation that there is something wrong with these feelings — and something that can be changed — is the first step in getting you back to your old self. ### Depression Tests in A Nutshell - There are several widely used and accepted depression tests screening for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) - Depression tests aim to measure the severity of depression criteria, indicating when to seek professional help or when progress has been made during treatment - Depression tests are usually a series of multiple-choice questions that can be completed quickly, in as few as 5 minutes - Depression tests may be self-administered - Depression tests do not take the place of a clinical diagnosis [online depression test](https://www.forhims.com/check/depression-quiz) #### find out if depression treatment can help you feel better Here is short [online depression test](https://www.hims.com/check/depression-quiz) free for you to screen your symptoms and get results that will help you take important steps toward feeling better. After you’ve finished, you can talk with a hims [online psychiatry provider](https://www.hims.com/psychiatry) who will discuss treatment plans with you. Clinical depression is a mood disorder, also sometimes [referred](https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression) to as major depressive disorder or MDD. It’s one of the most common forms of mental illness in the world, and is caused by a combination of genetic, environmental, biological and psychological factors. This means it could be an issue of individual brain chemistry and a job loss or global pandemic that send you into a depressive state. Some risk factors for depression, or things that could make you more likely to experience depression include: a family or personal history of depression, major life trauma or stressors, and certain illnesses and medications. It’s believed depression [affects some 5%](https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28) of American adults. But as many as half of cases go undiagnosed and unrecognized. This indicates a good opportunity for the use of [depression](https://www.hims.com/blog/depression-types-symptoms-treatments) screening tests as a method of identifying otherwise undiagnosed depression. Depression tests online aren’t the only type of depression screening tools. Medical and mental health professionals use depression tests, too. [Referred](https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment) to as depression assessment instruments, these serve several purposes: to help professionals get an overall sense of whether your experiences qualify for a [depression diagnosis](https://www.hims.com/blog/how-is-depression-diagnosed), to measure severity of symptoms, and to track changes overtime, while you’re undergoing treatment, for example. There are several of these diagnostic tests that are accepted as scientifically sound. The PHQ-9 is a self-administered test that is used to help mental health practitioners diagnose depression as well as monitor the severity of a patient's depression. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), for example, consists of 21 multiple choice questions and takes 10 minutes complete. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) has patients rate 20 self-report items on a 4-point scale. These items are symptoms or common depressive experiences that the test-taker has encountered over the past week, and this test takes about 20-minutes. Other depression instruments include the EQ-5D, the Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS), and the Social Problem-Solving Inventory-Revised (SPSI-RTM). We tell you all of this to show that depression tests are common and can be extremely useful, even for the folks who diagnose depression for a living. You can likely find numerous depression screening tools online, and if you’re like most folks, you may want to take a few in order to form some kind of consensus about what they tell you. But knowing which are worth taking and which are a waste of time can be tricky. One way to recognize a scientifically sound depression test online is to look for one that is based off of the diagnostic criteria for depression. The [Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK572966/) (DSM-V) outlines the exact stipulations that must be met before a depression diagnosis is handed down. A test based on this book would include symptoms out of the DSM, along with a question about how long you’ve been experiencing them. The DSM-V says in order for a clinical diagnosis of major depressive disorder, a person must have depressed mood or loss of interest in regular activities for at least two weeks, and exhibit at least five of the following symptoms, which affect daily social, work or other functioning. Those symptoms include: - Depressed mood lasting most of the day - Insomnia or sleeping too much - Loss of interest in pleasure in most or all activities - Weight loss or gain - Fatigue - Agitation or slowed response time - Feelings of guilt and worthlessness - Trouble concentrating and thinking, indecisiveness - Thoughts of death An online depression screening doesn’t have to list these verbatim, but the important thing is that it’s based on established diagnostic symptoms. An online depression test may tell you with certainty that you’re suffering from depression, or it may tell you you’re not. Regardless of the outcome, it’s what you do with that information that stands to make a difference. Whether the test confirms your depression or causes you to second guess it: If you’re feeling depressed and think something’s not quite right with your mental or emotional health, reach out for help. No online test can take the place of a diagnosis. Largely because a diagnosis allows you to get treatment. Depression treatment may include medication and therapy, and you can generally start getting treatment right away. And you can receive this help from the comfort of home but scheduling an [online psychiatry](https://www.hims.com/psychiatry) evaluation. Don’t wait for things to get worse before you get help. Take steps to turn things around. Living with depression is no way to live at all. 4 Sources Hims & Hers has strict sourcing guidelines to ensure our content is accurate and current. We rely on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We strive to use primary sources and refrain from using tertiary references. 1. The National Institute of Mental Health Information Resource Center. (n.d.) Depression. Retrieved from https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/ 2. Saver, B., et. al. (2007, Jan.) A qualitative study of depression in primary care: Missed opportunities for diagnosis and education. Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine. 20(1): 28-35. Retrieved from https://www.jabfm.org/content/20/1/28 3. American Psychological Association. (2019, Aug.) Depression Assessment Instruments. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/depression-guideline/assessment 4. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (2008) Managing depressive symptoms in substance abuse clients during early recovery. Treatment Improvement Protocol, Series No. 48. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64063/ ###### Editorial Standards Hims & Hers has [strict sourcing guidelines](https://www.hims.com/editorial-standards) to ensure our content is accurate and current. 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