Could It Be Depression, Not ADHD?

Wondering whether your mood swings, forgetfulness, inability to focus, and lack of motivation are signs of depression rather than ADHD? Based on your feelings over the last week, complete this screener and take the results to a mental health professional for evaluation.

Q1 : I feel hopeless about my future.

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Q2 : I do tasks sluggishly.

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Q3 : I find it difficult to concentrate on reading.

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Q4 : I don't find pleasure or joy in life.

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Q5 : I feel very tired.

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Q6 : I am indecisive.

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Q7 : I feel sad and unhappy.

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Q8 : I feel agitated and can't sit still.

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Q9 : It takes a lot of effort for me to complete straight-forward tasks.

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Q10 : I feel at-fault and deserving of punishment.

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Q11 : I don't feel full of life.

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Q12 : I don't sleep well (I sleep too much, too little, or my sleep is disrupted).

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Q13 : I feel like a loser.

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Q14 : I have thought about how I might end my life.

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Q15 : I feel stuck.

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Q16 : My weight fluctuates without trying to diet.

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Q17 : Even when good things happen to me, I feel sad.

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Your Score
Please see a trained health care professional as there is a possibility that you may have depression.
Please see a trained health care professional as there is a possibility that you may have depression.
Please see a trained health care professional as there is a possibility that you may have depression.
Your symptoms are only somewhat suggestive of depression. Based on your level of concern, you should see a trained health care professional nonetheless.
Your answers suggest that you do not have depression.
by the editors of ADDitude
Adapted from the Goldberg Depression Inventory (c. 1993). Not a diagnostic tool. If you have concerns about possible depression see a mental health professional. An accurate diagnosis can only be made through clinical evaluation. Screener for personal use only.
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