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<p>Each question asks about a different symptom and how it has been affecting you over the last two weeks. Depression consists of a lot more than sadness, so the questions aren’t only about your mood. Depression also affects:</p> <ul> <li>How you think (for eg. your ability to concentrate or make decisions)</li> <li>What you think about (for eg. thoughts of failure or pessimism about the future)</li> <li>Your body and behaviour (for eg. lack of energy or <a href="/how-to-fight-depression/essential-coping-skills/sleep/">poor sleep</a>)</li> </ul> <p>As you go through the Depression Check, answer as honestly as you can. Being honest with yourself about how you are doing is a key step toward improving your mental health.</p> <p>After you complete and submit the Depression Check, we’ll provide some tailored tips and advice based on your score to help you better manage and improve your mental health.</p> <p>There are also some overlapping health issues, like hypothyroidism, that can cause symptoms that are similar to depression. If your Depression Check score is high, it’s important to see a doctor who can help get you set up with appropriate treatments and rule out other potential health issues.</p> <p>Whatever your Depression Check score is, there are ways to improve your life, and we’ll do our best to guide you. Taking the Depression Check on its own won’t lessen your symptoms, but putting the tips and advice we offer into practice will help you move forward on the <a href="/how-to-fight-depression/roadmap-to-recovery/">road to recovery.</a></p> <p>We often set aside our own health and prioritize things like work and other responsibilities, but depression is as real of an illness as any other, like diabetes or high blood pressure, and is best treated with support from a doctor and/or <a href="/getting-help-for-depression/types-of-mental-health-professionals/">mental health professionals</a>. 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interest or pleasure in doing things</p> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="q-1a"><span class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio"><span class="wpcf7-list-item first"><input type="radio" name="q-1a" value="Not at all" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Not at all</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-1a" value="Several days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Several days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-1a" value="More than half of the days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">More than half of the days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item last"><input type="radio" name="q-1a" value="Nearly every day" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Nearly every day</span></span></span></span> <div class="btn-container center"> <a href="#" class="button-small disabled">Prev</a> <a href="#" class="button-small next disabled" data-id="q-2a">Next</a> </div> </div> <div class="question" id="q-2a"> <label>Question 2</label> <p class="qq">Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless</p> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="q-2a"><span class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio"><span class="wpcf7-list-item first"><input type="radio" name="q-2a" value="Not at all" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Not at all</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-2a" value="Several days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Several days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-2a" value="More than half of the days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">More than half of the days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item last"><input type="radio" name="q-2a" value="Nearly every day" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Nearly every day</span></span></span></span> <div class="btn-container center"> <a href="#" class="button-small" data-id="q-1a">Prev</a> <a href="#" class="button-small next disabled" data-id="q-3">Next</a> </div> </div> <div class="question" id="q-3"> <label>Question 3</label> <p class="qq">Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much</p> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="q-3"><span class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio"><span class="wpcf7-list-item first"><input type="radio" name="q-3" value="Not at all" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Not at all</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-3" value="Several days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Several days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-3" value="More than half of the days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">More than half of the days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item last"><input type="radio" name="q-3" value="Nearly every day" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Nearly every day</span></span></span></span> <div class="btn-container center"> <a href="#" class="button-small" data-id="q-2a">Prev</a> <a href="#" class="button-small next disabled" data-id="q-4a">Next</a> </div> </div> <div class="question" id="q-4a"> <label>Question 4</label> <p class="qq">Feeling tired or having little energy</p> <span class="wpcf7-form-control-wrap" data-name="q-4a"><span class="wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-radio"><span class="wpcf7-list-item first"><input type="radio" name="q-4a" value="Not at all" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Not at all</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-4a" value="Several days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Several days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item"><input type="radio" name="q-4a" value="More than half of the days" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">More than half of the days</span></span><span class="wpcf7-list-item last"><input type="radio" name="q-4a" value="Nearly every day" /><span class="wpcf7-list-item-label">Nearly every day</span></span></span></span> <div class="btn-container center"> <a href="#" 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Though you may be feeling overwhelmed, scores like this aren’t uncommon and many men have gotten better after facing similar struggles with depression.</p> <p>This level of symptoms should not be ignored. With symptoms this severe, it’s crucial to prioritize your health and seek professional support and guidance. </p> <h3>Where to start:</h3> <div class="accordion"> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>If you haven’t connected with a professional</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn hs-nd" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>It’s time to connect with a doctor and/or a qualified therapist as soon as possible. It may take some time to set up an appointment or find a therapist, but we can help guide you through the process.</p> <p style="margin: 1.2em 0 0 0;" > <strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Why see a doctor?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Doctors can help assess your symptoms, identify what may be causing them, and connect you with other health professionals and local resources.</li> <li>Our <a class="warn hs-nd" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to consulting a doctor</a> can let you know what to expect, what you can ask, and how to make the most of your appointment.</li> </ul> <p><a class="button-big warn hs-nd" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1.2em;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GUIDE TO CONSULTING A DOCTOR</a></p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Why see a therapist?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Therapists can help you understand where issues are coming from, work on recognizing and breaking negative thought patterns, and how to manage symptoms of depression.</li> <li>Our <a class="warn hs-nd" href="/getting-help-for-depression/treatment-options/talk-therapy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to talk therapy</a> has info on what therapy is, how it can work, and how to use it to better your health.</li> <li>Our Therapist Directory lists qualified therapists who have experience treating men with depression.</li> </ul> <p><a class="button-big warn hs-nd" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1.2em;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/types-of-mental-health-professionals/find-a-therapist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find a Therapist</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>If you have professional support, but don’t feel like you are making progress</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn hs-ps" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>Fighting depression is tough, and everyone’s journey looks different. It’s normal to have ups and downs on the way to recovery.</p> <ul> <li>Talk to your supports (doctor and/or therapist) about how you are doing and ask about additional support or strategies you can try.</li> <li>Consider adding to your support team. Finding the right team takes time and is part of the recovery process. This could include a combination of: <ul style="margin: 0 1em 1em 1.2em;"> <li>a family doctor</li> <li>a psychiatrist</li> <li>a therapist</li> <li>a social worker</li> <li>a virtual men’s/peer support group</li> </ul> </li> <li>Stick with your current recovery strategies and stay hopeful – if you’re using all your supports to their full advantage, you may just need more time to get to where you want to be.</li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">NEXT STEPS:</strong></p> <p><a class="button-big warn hs-ps" style="margin: 1em 1em 0 0;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GUIDE TO CONSULTING A DOCTOR</a> <a class="button-big warn hs-ps" style="margin: 1em 1em 0 0;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/types-of-mental-health-professionals/find-a-therapist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find a Therapist</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>Learn more about depression and recovery</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn hs-lm" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <ol> <li>Read through our website to learn more about <a class="warn hs-lm" href="/mens-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Depression in Men</a>.</li> <li>Work on our <a class="warn hs-lm" href="/how-to-fight-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tips and Skills</a> to support your mental health and improve your health overall.</li> <li>Browse our <a class="warn hs-lm" href="/articles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stories and articles</a>. 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Make your health a priority, connect with the right supports, and believe in your ability to recover.</p> <p>Try our Stress Test to help identify what’s causing stress in your life and prioritize what to work on. Your results can also help serve as a kick-starter for conversations with a doctor or therapist.</p> <p><a class="button-big warn hs" href="/mens-depression/stress-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TAKE STRESS TEST</a></p> <hr style="margin:1em 0;" /> </div> <div class="warning hidden-print" data-id="medium-score"><h2>It’s time to take action</h2> <p>Your score is indicating probable depression. This level of symptoms should not be ignored. </p> <p>With symptoms like these, it’s important to prioritize your health and seek professional support and guidance. </p> <h3>Where to start:</h3> <div class="accordion"> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>If you haven’t connected with a professional</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn ms-nd" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>Connecting with a doctor and/or a qualified therapist is a great first step. It may take some time to set up an appointment or find a therapist, but we can help guide you on your way. </p> <p style="margin: 1.2em 0 0 0;" > <strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Why see a doctor?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Doctors can assess your symptoms, identify what may be causing them, and connect you with other health professionals and local resources.</li> <li>Our <a class="warn ms-nd" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to consulting a doctor</a> lets you know what to expect, what you can ask, and how to make the most of your appointment.</li> </ul> <p><a class="button-big warn ms-nd" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1.2em;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GUIDE TO CONSULTING A DOCTOR</a></p> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">Why see a therapist?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Therapists can help you understand where issues are coming from, work on recognizing and breaking negative thought patterns, and learn how to manage symptoms of depression.</li> <li>Our <a class="warn ms-nd" href="/getting-help-for-depression/treatment-options/talk-therapy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">guide to talk therapy</a> has info on what therapy is, how it can work, and how to use it to better your health.</li> <li>Our Therapist Directory lists qualified therapists who have experience treating men with depression.</li> </ul> <p><a class="button-big warn ms-nd" style="margin: 0 0 1em 1.2em;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/types-of-mental-health-professionals/find-a-therapist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find a Therapist</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>If you have professional support, but don’t feel like you are making progress</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn ms-ps" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <p>Fighting depression is tough, and everyone’s journey looks different. It’s normal to have ups and down on the way to recovery.</p> <ul> <li>Talk to your supports (doctor and/or therapist) about how you are doing and ask about additional support or strategies you can try.</li> <li>Consider adding to your support team. Finding the right team takes time and is part of the recovery process. This could include a combination of: <ul style="margin: 0 1em 1em 1.2em;"> <li>a family doctor</li> <li>a psychiatrist</li> <li>a therapist</li> <li>a social worker</li> <li>and/or a virtual men’s/peer support group</li> </ul> </li> <li>Stick with your current recovery strategies and stay hopeful – if you’re using all your supports to your full advantage, you may just need more time to get to where you want to be.</li> </ul> <p><strong style="font-size: 1rem;">NEXT STEPS:</strong></p> <p><a class="button-big warn ms-ps" style="margin: 1em 1em 0 0;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/how-to-talk-to-your-doctor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GUIDE TO CONSULTING A DOCTOR</a> <a class="button-big warn ms-ps" style="margin: 1em 1em 0 0;" href="/getting-help-for-depression/types-of-mental-health-professionals/find-a-therapist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Find a Therapist</a></p> </div> </div> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>Learn more about depression and recovery</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn ms-lm" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <ol> <li>Read through our website to learn more about <a class="warn ms-lm" href="/mens-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Depression in Men</a>.</li> <li>Work on our <a class="warn ms-lm" href="/how-to-fight-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tips and Skills</a> to improve your health and support your overall mental health.</li> <li>Browse our <a class="warn ms-lm" href="/articles/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">stories and articles</a>. Some of our popular posts include: <ul> <li><a class="warn ms-lm" href="/five-common-depressed-thoughts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Five Common Depressed Thoughts, and What to do About Them</a></li> <li><a class="warn ms-lm" href="/suicide-in-men/five-steps-overcoming-suicidal-thoughts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Five Steps to Overcoming Suicidal Thoughts</a></li> <li><a class="warn ms-lm" href="/20-male-athletes-speaking-mental-health/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">20 Male Athletes Who’ve Spoken Out About Depression</a></li> </ul> </li> <li>Learn how to <a class="warn ms-lm" target="_blank" href="/getting-help-for-depression/asking-for-help/">reach out to friends and family for support</a>.</li> </ol> </div> </div> </div> <p>Fighting depression isn’t a race and, like most illnesses, there aren’t any quick fixes – but you can get better, stay hopeful. Make your health a priority, connect with the right supports, and believe in your ability to recover.</p> <p>Try our Stress Test to help identify what’s causing stress in your life and prioritize what to work on. Your results can also help serve as a kick-starter for conversations with a doctor or therapist.</p> <p><a class="button-big warn ms" href="/mens-depression/stress-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">TAKE STRESS TEST</a></p> <hr style="margin:1em 0;" /> </div> <div class="warning hidden-print" data-id="low-score"><h2 style="margin:1em 0 1em 0;">Things are looking pretty good</h2> <p>Things are looking okay right now, but it’s important to continue checking in to monitor your mental health.</p> <ul> <li>Our <a class="warn ls" href="/how-to-fight-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tips and Skills</a> can help you work on key life skills that can greatly benefit your mental health (like how to improve your sleep habits, physical activity, social life, eating habits, and intimate relationships).</li> </ul> <p>If you ever start to feel pulled down by the <a class="warn ls" href="/mens-depression/symptoms/" target="_blank">symptoms of depression</a>, act early and reach out.</p> <p>Try our Stress Test to help identify things that might be causing stress in your life, which could put you at risk for developing depression if not managed appropriately.</p> <h3>NEXT STEPS:</h3> <p><a class="button-big warn ls" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" href="/how-to-fight-depression/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tips and Skills</a> <a class="button-big warn ls" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" href="/mens-depression/stress-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take Stress Test</a></p> <hr style="margin:1em 0;" /> </div> <div class="warning hidden-print" data-id="suicide" style="display:none;"><h2>How to manage thoughts of hurting yourself</h2> <p>If you’re reading this, it’s because you reported having thoughts of hurting yourself or feeling that you would be better off dead.</p> <ul> <li>Many people who feel depressed have thoughts of suicide. Most guys who have recovered from having suicidal thoughts say they wish they had reached out sooner, when their thoughts were less intense.</li> <li>The best way to stop thoughts of harming yourself is to address them as quickly as possible – make an appointment to talk openly and honestly about your thoughts with a health professional (a doctor and/or therapist).</li> <li>Things may feel dark at times, but you can learn to reduce and better manage these thoughts with the right supports in place.</li> </ul> <div class="accordion"> <div class="inside"> <p><strong>If these thoughts are very intrusive, or you are worried you may act on them</strong></p> <div class="btn-container"><a class="button-small warn st" href="#">Read more</a></div> <div class="hidden-content"> <ul> <li>It’s important to speak to someone about them as soon as possible. You may be worried about how others might react, but health professionals are trained to deal with this and want to help.</li> <li>Calling a crisis line will connect you with someone who is trained to listen and can help right away. Crisis lines are anonymous, confidential, and free. Find your <a class="warn st" href="/suicide-in-men/crisis-lines-chats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">local crisis line</a>.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <h3>NEXT STEPS:</h3> <p><a class="button-big warn st" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" href="/suicide-in-men/crisis-lines-chats/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How to reach out in a crisis</a> <a class="button-big warn st" style="margin: 0 1em 1em 0;" href="/suicide-in-men/five-steps-overcoming-suicidal-thoughts/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OVERCOMING SUICIDAL THOUGHTS</a></p> <hr style="margin:1em 0;" /> </div> </div> <div id="save4print"> <div class="page-sub-header center"> <h2>Track Your Progress</h2> <p>Here is a recap of your responses. You have the option to save your responses for your own use, or to print to bring to your doctor or specialists. We highly encourage you to save your results to record your symptoms and monitor your improvement.</p> </div> <div id="recap"> <div class="q q-1a"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-2a"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-3"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-4a"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-5"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-6"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-7"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-8"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> <div class="q q-9"><p></p><div class="answer"></div></div> </div> <div class="btn-container center"> <a href="#" class="button-big" id="save">save your responses</a> <a href="/mens-depression/self-check/" class="button-big" id="retake">Retake Self Check</a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="content-layout"><p><b><i>Come back and track your progress</i></b></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Many guys use the Depression Check as a tool to track their progress and know when it is time to reach out and take additional steps to improve their mental health. </span></li> </ul> <p><b><i>Disclaimer</i></b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Depression Check is based on a standardized and well established depression screening tool.</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"><sup><a href="#ref">[1]</a></sup></span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> Though it is the same check often used by doctors and mental health professionals to help assess the presence and severity of depression, you should not use our Depression Check or any other quick assessment tool to make a diagnosis by yourself. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A Depression Check score is a general indication of how you are doing, not a label to judge yourself with. Men who’ve gotten the highest scores possible have recovered from depression. The Depression Check helps provide an assessment of how you are doing right now – it does not predict how you will do in the future. </span></p> <p><b><i>Privacy</i></b></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This tool is anonymous and no personally identifying information is required. Contact information for our email newsletter (if you choose to opt-in) and your Depression Check responses are stored separately. See our</span><a href="/terms-conditions-and-privacy/"><span style="font-weight: 400;"> terms, privacy, and conditions</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for more information.</span></p> <p><b id="ref"><i>References</i></b></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Our Depression Check is based on the nine item self-administered Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The questions are based on the diagnostic criteria of depression from the DSM-IV. </span></li> </ol> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Kroenke, K., Spitzer, R. L., & Williams, J. B. (2001). The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">Journal of General Internal Medicine</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">, </span><i><span style="font-weight: 400;">16</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400;">(9), 606–613. </span><a href="https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400;">https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1525-1497.2001.016009606.x</span></a></p> </div>  </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="survey"> <div class="container"> <p><h2>WE NEED YOUR INPUT!</h2></p> <p>Help us explore the complex connections between men's mental health and their romantic relationships by participating in the Men and Relationships Study. 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