- Visit
If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency department.
- Text
The Crisis Text Line provides 24 hour free and confidential help. Text 'HOME' to 741-741 to connect with a counselor immediately.
- Call
You can call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK to talk with a live counselor 24 hours per day.
Your responses will be kept confidential and anonymous. We never collect your contact details, not even at the very end. Click below to get started!
NOTE: This quiz does not provide a professional diagnosis and is not intended as a substitute, but rather only a precursor, to consulting a licensed physician.
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What can we help you with today?
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Feeling tired or having little energy.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Poor appetite or overeating.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the news or watching television.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Moving or speaking slowly that other people have noticed. Or the opposite - being so restless or fidgety that you have been moving around a lot more than usual.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Thought that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way.
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You indicated that you have had some thoughts about hurting yourself or that you'd be better off dead.
Would you describe these thoughts recently as:
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Crisis Resources
Many people experience this kind of thinking with depression. If these thoughts become more specific or persistent, it's important to get help and Brightside is not a substitute for crisis care.
Here are three ways that you can get help if you are in distress or crisis now or at any point:
You can still continue with this quiz if you choose, as antidepressants and other treatments can be extremely helpful in people with serious depression. We also recommend finding a therapist who can help you.
Please be aware that starting antidepressants can sometimes lead to a short term increase in suicidal thoughts among people who already have them, especially those age 24 or younger. It's critical for you to be in close communication with your doctor and to reach out for help if your symptoms continue or worsen.
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If you’re planning to hurt yourself, it's important for you to get help right away.
Here are three ways that you can get help if you are in distress or crisis now or at any point:
- Visit
If you are having a medical or mental health emergency, call 911 or go to your local emergency department.
- Text
The Crisis Text Line provides 24 hour free and confidential help. Text 'HOME' to 741-741 to connect with a counselor immediately.
- Call
You can call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK to talk with a live counselor 24 hours per day.
Help is always available. We also recommend reaching out to a family member or friend to let them know that you are having these thoughts and ask for help and support.
Unfortunately, we are not properly equipped to handle people with the severity of depression that you are experiencing. If you are having suicidal thoughts, it's important for you to connect with a clinician like a doctor or therapist to discuss the range of treatment options that are available to you. We urge you to do so immediately and share our sincere best wishes in support of your recovery.
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How difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling nervous, anxious, or on edge.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Not being able to stop or control worrying.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Worrying too much about different things.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Trouble relaxing.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Being so restless that it is hard to sit still.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Becoming easily annoyed or irritable.
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Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Feeling afraid as if something awful might happen.
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Have you tried anxiety or depression treatment before?
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What type of treatment have you tried?
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