Am I Depressed? — Free Self-Reflection Quiz
Wondering 'am I depressed?' This free, confidential quiz is based on the PHQ-9 symptom areas and gives gentle, supportive guidance. For self-reflection, not diagnosis.
Updated 2026-06-14 · Free · No sign-up · Runs privately in your browser
This is a self-screening tool, not a diagnosis.
This is a self-screening tool for educational purposes, not a diagnosis. It does not replace a professional evaluation. If you are struggling, contact a doctor or a crisis line (for example, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US — call or text 988).
Over the last 2 weeks, how true has each statement felt for you? Be honest with yourself — no one else sees your answers.
“Am I Depressed?” — A Gentle Self-Reflection Quiz
If you have been asking yourself “am I depressed?”, this quiz offers a calm, private way to reflect. It is based on the nine symptom areas of the PHQ-9, a free, public-domain depression screener used by doctors, reworded into plain first-person statements. You rate how true each has felt over the last two weeks and get a supportive reflection.
Important: this is a self-screening tool, not a diagnosis. No online quiz can tell you for certain whether you are depressed. It does not replace a professional evaluation. Treat your result as a prompt for a conversation with a doctor or mental-health professional, not as an answer. If you are struggling, please reach out for support.
How to Use the Quiz
- Think about the last 2 weeks, not just how you feel in this moment.
- For each of the nine statements, choose how true it has felt, from “Not at all” to “Almost every day.”
- Tap See my reflection for gentle, plain-English guidance.
- Tap Start over to retake it. Nothing is saved — the quiz runs only in your browser.
Sadness vs. Depression
It is normal to feel sad sometimes — sadness usually has a cause and lifts on its own. Depression is different: it tends to be persistent, lasting two weeks or more, and it reaches into many parts of daily life.
| Everyday sadness | Possible depression | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Hours to a few days | Two weeks or longer |
| Cause | Often a clear trigger | May have no clear trigger |
| Enjoyment | Still enjoy some things | Lost interest in most things |
| Daily life | Mostly unaffected | Sleep, energy, focus affected |
This quiz looks at that broader pattern — but the table is a guide for reflection, not a diagnostic rule.
What Your Reflection Means (and Does Not Mean)
The more statements that resonate strongly with you, the more it may be worth talking to a professional. A low result does not rule anything out, especially if you still feel low. Many of these signs overlap with stress, grief, poor sleep, or physical illness — which is exactly why a real conversation with a doctor matters more than any quiz.
If any thoughts of self-harm come up, please take them seriously and reach out for support straight away, whatever your overall result.
Help Is Available
Depression is very treatable. Talking therapies, lifestyle changes, support from people you trust, and sometimes medication all help many people feel better. If this quiz has raised concerns, please consider talking with a doctor or mental-health professional — reaching out is a sign of strength.
If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, get help now: in the US, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Anywhere else, contact your local emergency number or crisis service. You do not have to face this alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can this quiz tell me if I am depressed?+
No. This is a self-screening tool for educational purposes, not a diagnosis. It does not replace a professional evaluation. The quiz can show you whether common depression signs resonate with you, but only a qualified professional can diagnose depression after a full assessment.
What is this 'am I depressed' quiz based on?+
It is based on the nine symptom areas of the PHQ-9, a free, public-domain depression screener used by doctors worldwide. The statements are reworded in plain, first-person language for easy self-reflection, and your answers map to the same recognised symptom areas.
I feel sad — am I depressed?+
Sadness is a normal, healthy emotion that usually passes. Depression tends to be more persistent, lasts two weeks or longer, and affects many areas of life such as sleep, energy, appetite, concentration and enjoyment. This quiz looks at that broader pattern, but a doctor can give you a proper answer.
Is this quiz confidential?+
Yes. The quiz runs entirely in your browser. Your answers are not sent anywhere, saved, or shared — nothing leaves your device. You can retake it as often as you like by tapping Start over.
What should I do if the quiz worries me?+
If your result or your feelings worry you, please talk to a doctor or mental-health professional — that is the most helpful next step, and depression is very treatable. If you are thinking about hurting yourself, get help now: in the US call or text 988, or contact your local crisis line.