Self-Reflection Tool

Depression Symptom Checklist

A private, self-guided tool to help you reflect on symptoms of depression and decide whether it may be time to seek professional support.

Important Disclaimer

This tool is a resource only and does not provide an official diagnosis. It can help you notice symptoms that may be connected to depression, but it cannot tell you for certain whether you have depression or any other mental health condition.

If your score is above 17, please consider talking with both a licensed therapist and a licensed medical professional. For many people with depression, therapy and medication can both be important treatment options, and guidelines commonly recommend considering medication for moderate to severe depression along with psychosocial support. Your results are not conclusive and should not substitute for an evaluation by a licensed medical and/or mental health provider.

If you have thoughts of suicide, self-harm, or feel like you may not be safe, call 988 now, call 911, go to the nearest emergency department, or contact a local crisis resource immediately.

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How to Use This Checklist

For each question, choose the statement that best describes how you have been feeling recently. Be honest. This is meant to help you notice patterns, not shame yourself.

0Lowest symptom level

1Mild symptom level

2Moderate symptom level

3Highest symptom level

Answer Honestly

Choose one answer per question based on your recent experience.

Review Your Score

Your total score updates automatically as you answer.

Get Support

A score above 17 is a reason to consider professional help.

Progress: 0/21 answered Total Score: 0/63

Your Scoring Summary

Your total score is calculated by adding your answers to all 21 questions. Scores range from 0 to 63. A score above 17 is a meaningful signal that you should consider meeting with a licensed therapist and a licensed medical professional. These results are not conclusive and should not replace a professional evaluation.

0Total Score
0–63

0Answered
Out of 21

—Score Range

—Support Recommended

Complete the questionnaire to see your result.

Your score will update automatically as you answer the questions.

Score Interpretation

Total Score	Range Listed in Source PDF
1–10	These ups and downs are considered normal
11–16	Mild mood disturbance
17–20	Borderline clinical depression
21–30	Moderate depression
31–40	Severe depression
Over 40	Extreme depression

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Source and Attribution

Adapted for web-based personal reflection from the uploaded Beck Depression Inventory PDF. The uploaded PDF states that the depression inventory can be self-scored and includes the score interpretation ranges shown above.

This web version is provided as an educational resource for personal reflection. It does not diagnose depression and should not replace care from a licensed medical or mental health professional.