Depression Screen Tool

Your answers suggest that you are probably not suffering from depression at the moment.

Having an occasional episode of low mood is common and this is likely to improve by itself. However if your low mood gets worse or doesn’t improve over the next few weeks you should either read more about depression and how to cope at the NHS Choices website or alternatively contact your GP for advice.

While your answers suggest that you may not be depressed in clinical terms, this does not mean you can’t get help – if you are struggling to cope there are people to turn to.

In Wales, you can contact CALL, a 24hr confidential listening and support service for anyone concerned about their mental health, or that of a relative or friend. Call them on 0800 132 737 or text “help” and your question to 81066.

You can also contact The Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. You can call them on 116 123.

Your answers suggest that you may be suffering from mild depression.

This could pass with time without the need for treatment, but keep a close eye on your moods. You should read more about depression and how to cope at the NHS Choices website. If you feel like you are not improving (say over a couple of weeks) or are getting worse, contact your GP and ask for their advice.

While your answers suggest relatively mild depression, this does not mean you can’t get help – if you are struggling to cope there are people to turn to.

In Wales, you can contact CALL, a 24hr confidential listening and support service for anyone concerned about their mental health, or that of a relative or friend. Call them on 0800 132 737 or text “help” and your question to 81066.

You can also contact The Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. You can call them on 116 123.

Your answers suggest that you may be suffering from moderate depression.

You should contact or make an appointment with a health professional (such as a GP or a nurse) and ask for their advice. You may need some form of treatment to help you get better.

There are a range of treatments available to help people who get depressed which not only include medication but also talking therapies such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy. Your health professional can advise you about accessing this help.

Another source of help and support is The Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. You can call them on 116 123.

Your answers suggest that you may be suffering from more severe depression.

This can have a more serious effect on your health and wellbeing, and you are more likely to need some form of treatment to help you get better. You should contact or make an appointment with a health professional (such as a GP or a nurse) at the earliest opportunity and ask for their advice.

They may suggest talking therapies such as counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy, medication, or a combination of these treatments. Another source of help and support is The Samaritans. They are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. You can call them on 116 123.