Depression is a very common problem. Many of those
suffering with depression do not even realize they have it. It is important to
take depression tests to find out if you have any prolonged or sever feelings of
sadness that don't go away or if you no longer have any interest in past hobbies
and interests.
These depression tests will give you a much more
accurate picture of whether or not you are suffering with depression. If you
take one of the tests for depression you should carry it with you to your doctor
for discussion with your doctor. The doctor will likely run further tests for
depression and then develop a treatment program for you.
Beck Depression Tests
The Beck tests for depression are commonly used by those
in the mental health field to make diagnoses. There are 21 questions on the Beck
tests for depression. These questions are used to determine if you have the
symptoms the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders lists as
being closely associated with depression. These questions typically only deal
with the last couple weeks of your life. After the test is scored, the total
describes whether or not you are likely depressed. These depression tests tend
to open the eyes of many people who do not realize they may be depressed. It is
important to know when you are depressed so that you can deal with it more
effectively and get appropriate depression treatments.
Goldberg Depression Tests
The Goldberg tests for depression are currently the most
popular. This test is more like a survey, with 18 questions and variable level
responses. This test covers only how you have felt over the last week. You are
given a final score that indicates whether or not you have enough symptoms to
fall in the depressed range. This test is often repeated during the course of
your treatment to see how your depression is changing and whether your
depression treatments are successful. This test has a scoring margin of error of
up to five points in either direction. If you improve by more than five points
your current treatments are likely working. If you do not improve over time, it
is likely that your doctor will want to try other depression
treatments.
