Depression/Anxiety Self-assessment

  1. Could you be depressed/anxious?

    There are many symptoms of depression/anxiety, including low mood, feelings of hopelessness, restlessness, being on edge or irritable.

    The more symptoms someone has, the more likely they are to be depressed or anxious.

    This test will help you to assess whether you could be suffering from depression or anxiety. Answer the questions based on how you’ve been feeling during the last two weeks.

  2. Question 1 of 16

    Have you found little or no pleasure in doing things?

  3. Question 2 of 16

    Have you been feeling down, depressed or hopeless?

  4. Question 3 of 16

    Have you had trouble falling or staying asleep, or are you sleeping too much?

  5. Question 4 of 16

    Have you been feeling tired or having little energy?

  6. Question 5 of 16

    Have you had poor appetite or overeating?

  7. Question 6 of 16

    Have you been feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let your family down?

  8. Question 7 of 16

    Have you had trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television?

  9. Question 8 of 16

    Have you been moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite – being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual?

  10. Question 9 of 16

    Have you had thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way?

    More on suicidal thoughts

    If you have had or are having thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal contact someone immediately.

    Contact your GP, the out-of-hours GP service or call 111. If you have already taken an overdose or cut yourself badly, dial 999.

    There are helplines with specially trained volunteers who'll listen to you, understand what you're going through, and help you through the immediate crisis.

    The Samaritans operate a service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for people who want to talk in confidence. Call 116123.

    Contact a friend, family or someone you trust.

  11. Question 10 of 16

    Have you been feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge?

  12. Question 11 of 16

    Have you not been able to stop or control worrying?

  13. Question 12 of 16

    Have you been worrying too much about different things?

  14. Question 13 of 16

    Have you had trouble relaxing?

  15. Question 14 of 16

    Have you been so restless that it’s hard to sit still?

  16. Question 15 of 16

    Have you been becoming easily annoyed or irritable?

  17. Question 16 of 16

    Have you been feeling afraid as if something awful might happen?

  18. If you have had thoughts of self-harming or are feeling suicidal contact someone immediately such as your GP, a friend, a relative or someone you can trust. If you have already taken an overdose or cut yourself badly, dial 999. There are helplines with specially trained volunteers who’ll listen to you, understand what you’re going through, and help you through the immediate crisis. The Samaritans operate a service open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for people who want to talk in confidence. Call 116123.

    Mental health severity rating 0

    Based on your responses today it’s very likely that you could be suffering from some form of depression or anxiety. You should contact the Richmond Wellbeing Service to arrange an assessment.

    You could also make an appointment to contact your GP as soon as possible or call NHS 111. They will be able to help you and offer some form of treatment.

    Most people with depression improve with good care, which may include changes you can make to your life, talking therapy and medication.