Depression Spectrum Test
The depression spectrum encompasses a range of symptoms, all pointing to the presence of sadness, loss of interest, sleeping difficulties, and the like. However, there is considerable variation in the type and severity of the symptoms.
This test combines the insights of several prior efforts to research the depression spectrum to bring you a single, composite test for measuring depression occurrences across 8 different domains.
What are your scores on the depression spectrum? For each of the following statements, indicate how well it applies to you below.
Question 1 of 40
In the past month, I have...
Been unable to enjoy things the way I used to.
| Disagree | Agree |
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The IDRlabs Depression Spectrum Test (IDR-DST) was developed by IDRlabs. The IDR-DST is based on the work of Dr. Aaron T. Beck, M.D. and his colleagues, who created the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The IDR-DST is not associated with any specific researchers in the field of psychopathology or any affiliated research institutions.
The IDRlabs Depression Spectrum Test was informed by the BDI’s criteria for depression, as published in Beck, A.T., Ward, C.H., Mendelson, M., Mock, J., & Erbaugh, J. (1961). An inventory for measuring depression. Archives of General Psychiatry, 4(6), 561. Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Brown, G.K. (1996). Manual for the Beck Depression Inventory-II. San Antonio: Psychological Corporation. Osman, A., Kopper, B.A., Barrios, F., Gutierrez, P.M., & Bagge, C.L. (2004). Reliability and validity of the Beck Depression Inventory-II with adolescent psychiatric inpatients. Psychological Assessment, 16(2), 120-132.
The work of Dr. Beck and his colleagues has also informed some of the diagnostic criteria in the form of the widely used psychological instrument, the BDI, for clinical use especially by qualified mental health professionals. The present test is intended for educational purposes only. IDRlabs and the present IDRlabs Depression Spectrum Test are independent of the above researchers, organizations, or their affiliated institutions.
The Depression Spectrum Test is based on a famous and well-regarded inventory for the assessment of the clinical concept of depression. However, free online tests and quizzes such as this one are solely first takes and cannot provide accurate assessments of your potential condition. Hence, the test is intended to be used for educational purposes only. A definitive mental health assessment can be made only by a qualified mental health professional.
As the publishers of this free online depression spectrum test, which allows you to screen yourself for the signs and symptoms of this condition, we have striven to make the test as reliable and valid as possible by subjecting it to statistical controls and validation. However, free online quizzes such as the present depression spectrum test do not provide professional assessments or recommendations of any kind; the test is provided entirely “as-is.” For more information about any of our online tests and quizzes, please consult our Terms of Service.
Why Use This Test?
1. Free. This depression spectrum test is delivered to you free of charge and will allow you to obtain your scores related to sadness, loss of interest, sleeping and psychomotor problems, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, cognitive problems, and suicidal ideations.
2. Clinically oriented. The feedback delivered by this instrument is based on the work of M.D.s and is designed to deliver a clear clinical picture of the respondent’s current symptoms indicating paranoid personality as measured according to standardized items.
3. Statistical controls. Statistical analysis of the test is conducted to ensure maximum accuracy and validity of the test scores.
4. Made by professionals. The present test has been made with the input of people who work professionally with psychology and individual differences research.