Depression Self-Test (CES-D)
Gauge your level of depressive symptoms with 20 CES-D questions
This is a 20-question self-assessment based on the CES-D (Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale). Answer questions about your mood and state over the past week and you'll immediately see a total score from 0 to 60 along with a four-tier rating that ranges from normal to severe. Everything is scored inside your browser and nothing you enter is sent to a server, so you can take it without worry.
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How to use
- Read each of the 20 statements and think about how often you felt that way in the past week.
- For each item, pick one of the four options: rarely, some of the time, often, or most of the time.
- Once you've answered all 20 items, your total score (0–60) and depression rating update automatically at the top.
- Use your score and the explanation as a starting point, and consider talking to someone you trust or a professional if it seems warranted.
FAQ
- Can this test diagnose depression?
- No. The CES-D is a self-report screening scale meant to give you a rough sense of depressive tendencies — it does not replace a medical diagnosis. If your score comes back high, consider talking to a mental health professional.
- Are my answers saved or sent anywhere?
- No. All scoring happens entirely in your browser, and nothing is transmitted to or stored on a server.
- How is the score calculated?
- Each item is worth 0–3 points, and four items (numbers 4, 8, 12, and 16) are positively worded, so they're reverse-scored. A total of 15 or below is considered normal, 16–20 mild, 21–24 moderate, and 25 or above severe.