Depression Screening

If five or more of the following symptoms have been present for more than two weeks please talk to your doctor about the possibility of depression being present. These symptoms could also indicate a medical condition other than depression.

• Feelings of sadness and/or irritability
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities normally enjoyed
• Changes in weight or appetite
• Changes in sleeping pattern
• Feelings of guilt, hopelessness, or worthlessness
• Inability to concentrate, remember things, or make decisions
• Constant fatigue or loss of energy
• Observable restlessness or decreased activity
• Recurrent thoughts of suicide or death

For a more detailed depression screening test, please look online for the Goldberg screening test.