Individuals often respond to medications differently, and ratings can therefore be quite varied. Our objective is to provide a general rating for drugs used and prescribed from a large pool of participants, thus giving other future patients and mental health professionals insight into a drug's potential effectiveness. Your participation is greatly valued and appreciated. Thank you.
Depression consists of several types of disorders, the most common of which are major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder. There are also other, less common types of depression.
This is also called major depression, and is diagnosed when a patient experiences at least five symptoms of depression for 2 weeks or more and these symptoms make it difficult for them to function normally at work, school, or in their daily activities. The symptoms are sadness most of the day, loss of pleasure or interest in activites, significant weight change, insomnia or excessive sleep, agitated movement or very slow movements, fatigue or loss of energy, feeling worthless or guilty, indecisiveness and loss of concentration, thoughts of death or suicide.
Learn more about Depression Diagnosis
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of depression and could benefit from professional help.
Get Help Immediately: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800) 273-8255 or 911, or go to the nearest hospital if you start thinking about hurting yourself or somebody else or if you hear strange voices that nobody else seems to hear.
Call a doctor if:
Track your depression symptoms to identify patterns and help with your treatment plan. Our progress tracker can be printed or even shared with your healthcare professional electronically.
Progress tracking for depression
This simple questionnaire is designed to help you determine if you have symptoms of depression and could benefit from professional help.