Question 1 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Been feeling low in energy, slowed down?

 
Question 2 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Been blaming yourself for things?

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Question 3 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Had poor appetite?

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Question 4 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Had difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep?

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Question 5 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Been feeling hopeless about the future?

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Question 6 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Been feeling blue?

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Question 7 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Been feeling no interest in things?

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Question 8 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Had feelings of worthlessness?

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Question 9 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Thought about suicide?

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Question 10 of 10

Over the past two weeks, how often have you:

Had difficulty concentrating or making decisions?

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Perceived Stress Scale

The questions in this scale ask you about your feelings and thoughts during the last month. In each case, please indicate your response for how often you felt or thought a certain way.

In the last month, how often have you felt that you were unable to control the important things in your life?

In the last month, how often have you felt confident about your ability to handle your personal problems?

In the last month, how often have you felt that things were going your way?

In the last month, how often have you felt difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them?

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Additional Questions

The following questions are anonymous and will not be used to identify you but instead be used to describe the study sample. Please take the time to fill out these questions honestly. For demographic purposes only.

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You scored between 0 to 8.

You scored between 9 to 16.

You scored between 17 to 30.

Symptoms are not consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is unlikely. A complete evaluation is not recommended.

Symptoms are consistent with a major depresssive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is possible. A complete evaluation is recommended.

5 ways to get help:

  1. Register for counselling at Calgary Counselling Centre, or call 833.827.4229
  2. Call the Calgary Distress Centre at 403.266.4357 (available 24 hours)
  3. In Alberta, go to counsellingalberta.com, or call 811 for information on resources in your area
  4. Across Canada and the United States, call 211
  5. If you are outside of Canada and the U.S., you should seek help from your general medical practitioner. Visit depressionhurts.ca for more information.

Symptoms are strongly consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is very likely. A complete evaluation is strongly recommended. In this higher range, the severity level may require immediate attention.

5 ways to get help:

  1. Register for counselling at Calgary Counselling Centre, or call 833.827.4229
  2. Call the Calgary Distress Centre at 403.266.4357 (available 24 hours)
  3. In Alberta, go to counsellingalberta.com, or call 811 for information on resources in your area
  4. Across Canada and the United States, call 211
  5. If you are outside of Canada and the U.S., you should seek help from your general medical practitioner. Visit depressionhurts.ca for more information.
Score interpretation & referral guidelines
Total Score Interpretation Referral Guidelines
0 – 8 Symptoms are not consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is unlikely. A complete evaluation is not recommended.
9 – 16 Symptoms are consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is possible. A complete evaluation is recommended.
17 – 30 Symptoms are strongly consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is very likely. A complete evaluation is strongly recommended. In this higher range, the severity level may require immediate attention.

Note: Further evaluation is suggested for any individual who scores 1 or more on the suicide question (item 9), regardless of the total score on the Harvard Department of Psychiatry/NDSD Scale.

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Additional Questions

The following questions are anonymous and will not be used to identify you but instead be used to describe the study sample. Please take the time to fill out these questions honestly. For demographic purposes only.

Have you ever been treated for depression?
If yes, did treatment include medication?
Are you currently taking any anti-depressant prescription medication?
Are you currently attending counselling?
Have you ever attempted suicide?
 

You scored between 0 to 8.

You scored between 9 to 16.

You scored between 17 to 30.

Symptoms are not consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is unlikely. A complete evaluation is not recommended.

Symptoms are consistent with a major depresssive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is possible. A complete evaluation is recommended.

5 ways to get help:

  1. Register for counselling at Calgary Counselling Centre, or call 833.827.4229
  2. Call the Calgary Distress Centre at 403.266.4357 (available 24 hours)
  3. In Alberta, go to counsellingalberta.com, or call 811 for information on resources in your area
  4. Across Canada and the United States, call 211
  5. If you are outside of Canada and the U.S., you should seek help from your general medical practitioner. Visit depressionhurts.ca for more information.

Symptoms are strongly consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is very likely. A complete evaluation is strongly recommended. In this higher range, the severity level may require immediate attention.

5 ways to get help:

  1. Register for counselling at Calgary Counselling Centre, or call 833.827.4229
  2. Call the Calgary Distress Centre at 403.266.4357 (available 24 hours)
  3. In Alberta, go to counsellingalberta.com, or call 811 for information on resources in your area
  4. Across Canada and the United States, call 211
  5. If you are outside of Canada and the U.S., you should seek help from your general medical practitioner. Visit depressionhurts.ca for more information.
Score interpretation & referral guidelines
Total Score Interpretation Referral Guidelines
0 – 8 Symptoms are not consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is unlikely. A complete evaluation is not recommended.
9 – 16 Symptoms are consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is possible. A complete evaluation is recommended.
17 – 30 Symptoms are strongly consistent with a major depressive episode. Presence of a major depressive disorder is very likely. A complete evaluation is strongly recommended. In this higher range, the severity level may require immediate attention.

Note: Further evaluation is suggested for any individual who scores 1 or more on the suicide question (item 9), regardless of the total score on the Harvard Department of Psychiatry/NDSD Scale.

 
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Tips and tools to help you, and those around you.

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