This assessment can be self-scored, to interpret the result, complete the questionnaire and add up the score for each of the twenty-one questions by counting the number to the right of each question you marked. The highest possible total for the whole test would be sixty-three. This would mean you circled number three on all twenty-one questions. Since the lowest possible score for each question is zero, the lowest possible score for the test would be zero. This would mean you circles zero on each question.
- You can evaluate your depression according to the below scale
- 1-10: These ups and downs are considered normal
- 11-16: Mild mood disturbance
- 17-20: Borderline clinical depression
- 21-30: Moderate depression
- 31-40: Severe depression
- over 40: Extreme depression
If you find your score is moderate to severe, kindly seek the support for a mental health professional at the earliest.
