According to the World Health Organization, 5% of adults worldwide are suffering from depression (assessed May 1, 2021). This mental health disorder has many symptoms that go far beyond just being sad. Therefore, it’s hard to diagnose depression without professional help. Here, we offer a quick assessment created by psychiatrists from Columbia University in 1999. Since then, it has been used by mental health professionals in a primary care setting. It consists of 9 questions that will help you predict if you have depression and how severe it is.
We advise you to contact a mental health professional based on your results. At Calmerry, we can match you with the right one within 24 hours. It’s your chance to get timely online therapy and improve your mental well-being in a way that fits your schedule and budget.
Read more about depression symptoms and coping techniques in our blog.
Reading Time: 5 minutes Depression is a difficult condition to navigate, and it is surrounded by some unhelpful misconceptions and stigma that can prevent people from recognizing when they have it and getting the help they need. Here is a look at some of the most common myths you might have heard surrounding depression. We’ll also explore why they are misleading and look at the scientific facts of the…
Reading Time: 15 minutes “That’s the thing about depression: A human being can survive almost anything, as long as she sees the end in sight. But depression is so insidious, and it compounds daily, that it’s impossible to ever see the end. The fog is like a cage without a key.” — Elizabeth Wurtzel. When we talk about depression, we refer to more than just sadness or feeling low.…
Reading Time: 5 minutes Not everyone living with depression looks sad or “depressed.” Some can hide their feelings well, making them appear perfectly fine and happy to others. Yet, despite their positive outward appearance, they are suffering on the inside. This condition is known as smiling depression, and it’s just as dangerous as other forms of depression. Because it is hard to recognize, it’s often left untreated, which can…
