How to Take a Depression Test

Many people have depression. It could be because they suffered through a tragic event or the loss of a loved one. It could also be the result of a chemical imbalance or mental problems.It is very important for a person to find out if he suffers from depression. If a person knows he has a problem, he can get help as soon as possible.One way a person can find out if he is suffering from depression is by taking a depression test. The test can determine if the person has depression and whether or not he needs further treatment. The test can also determine if a person is near depression or if he has severe symptoms of depression. Tests can be self-administered or given by a health-care professional. Here is how to take a depression test.

Things You'll Need

• Internet
• Doctor

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Instructions

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  Take a test on-line. There are several on-line depression tests that a person can take. Take the one that you feel the most comfortable with. Do a search for "depression test" to choose a test. Make sure the test was created by a health-care professional. The test will be confidential and you will get a quick response.

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  Be honest. Answer the questions as honestly as you possibly can. Answer the questions based on how you normally feel about a situation. Do not lie to yourself. See things as they truly are. If you provide accurate answers, you will receive accurate results.

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  Calculate results. Read directions on how to determine if you are depressed. Figure out your results. Read the description of what the results say you are. Read the tips and advice that the results give you so you can follow those tips. If you need to, write down the advice and tips so you can remember them and employ them.

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  Take another test. Take a few depression tests on-line just to make sure the results are accurate. All of the results should be similar. If the results are not similar, lean toward the results that were most abundant. Continue to make sure all of your answers are honest so you can get an accurate diagnosis.

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  See a doctor. Set up an appointment to see a mental health-care professional if the results tell you that you are depressed or you are on the verge of depression. Let the doctor evaluate you and give you another test to confirm the results. Follow the treatment that the doctor gives you. Take any medication that the doctor may prescribe.