by * If you are experiencing severe depression and feel that you no longer want to live, please call 911 immediately. This tool is not a replacement for depression treatment or psychotherapy. If want to schedule an appointment with Ron Huxley for therapy, please click here!
Depression is a constant feeling of sadness and loss of interest, which stops you from doing your normal activities. Different types of depression exist, with symptoms ranging from relatively minor to severe. Generally, depression does not result from a single event, but from a mix of events and factors.
Depression Screening Tool:
(The following criteria may be noticed by you or observed by others within the same two week period)
Do you feel sad or empty most of the day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Have you been lacking interest or pleasure in all, or almost all,
activities most of the day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Have you noticed a significant weight loss when not dieting or
weight gain or major change in appetite nearly every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Do you have trouble going to sleep or sleeping too much nearly every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Are you feeling agitated or sluggish nearly every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Do you experience fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Have you been feeling worthless or experiencing an excessive amount
of guilt nearly every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
Are you having trouble thinking, concentrating, or being indecisive, nearly
every day?
Yes – 1 point/ NO –0 points
*Need five points minimum to qualify as Major Depressive Disorder. This screen should not be confused with an actual diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder. If you feel you are having a problem in this area, please consult with a professional, such as your physician.
Ron Huxley LMFT 
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