This checklist measures whether you may have been affected by depression and anxiety during the past four weeks. The higher your score, the more likely you are to be experiencing depression and/or anxiety.
Please select the response that best describes your wellbeing:
| DURING THE PAST 30 DAYS, HOW OFTEN DID YOU FEEL | NONE OF THE TIME | A LITTLE OF THE TIME | SOME OF THE TIME | MOST OF THE TIME | ALL OF THE TIME |
| …tired for no good reason? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …nervous? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …so nervous that nothing could calm you down? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …hopeless? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …restless or fidgety? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …so restless that you could not sit still? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …depressed? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …so depressed that nothing could cheer you up? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …that everything was an effort? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
| …worthless? | 1pt | 2pt | 3pt | 4pt | 5pt |
Please add up your points to read about your score below:
0-10 No psychological distress. You are in the normal range of mood changes and wellbeing that the average person might experience. Your emotions may increase and decrease day to day, in response to positive or negative external and internal influences, but they are not currently impacting on your day to day functioning, relationships , employment, study or social connections. Keep doing the things you are already doing to maintain good mental health. For more strategies check out :
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.html
10-19 low psychological distress. You may be feeling some mild levels of distress. Keep doing the things you are already doing to maintain good mental health. It might also be helpful to look at other strategies to reduce the level of distress you are feeling. If your levels of distress increase, please contact your General Practitioner. For further information or support please call BAODS on 1800 229 263 .
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.html
20-24 mild psychological distress . You may be experiencing some mild distress from anxiety or depression which may be affecting your ability to carry out day to day activities. Keep doing the things you are already doing to maintain good mental health. It might also be helpful to look at other strategies that might be reduce the level of distress you are feeling. There are websites that might help you with different ideas and strategies or you may find some short psychological support like counselling helpful. Your General Practitioner can provide further assessment and referral. For further information or support please call BAODS on 1800 229 263 .
For immediate counselling support call National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or online now.
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.html
If you require crisis support now, please contact:
- Life Line
131 114 - Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636 - Head to Health
13 11 14 - kidshelpline
1800 551 800
If you or someone else is in immediate danger contact – 000
25-29 moderate psychological distress– You may be experiencing moderate levels of distress consistent with a diagnosis of a moderate depression and/or anxiety disorder. It is likely that this level of distress is on impacting on your day to day functioning, relationships , employment, study or social connections. It is important to seek further assessment and support. Keep doing the things you are already doing to maintain good mental health. It might also be helpful to look at other strategies that might be reduce the level of distress you are feeling. There are websites that might help you with different ideas and strategies or you may find some psychological support like counselling helpful. Your general practitioner can provide further assessment, treatment options and referrals. For further information or support please call BAODS on 1800 229 263 .
For immediate counselling support call National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or online now.
If you require crisis support now, please contact:
- Life Line
131 114 - Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636 - Head to Health
13 11 14 - kidshelpline
1800 551 800
If you or someone else is in immediate danger contact – 000
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.html
30 + high psychological distress . You may be experiencing severe levels of distress consistent with a diagnosis of a severe depression and/or anxiety disorder. This is likely to be impacting on all areas of your life – day to day functioning, relationships , employment, study or social connections. It is important to seek support. Your general practitioner can provide further assessment, treatment options and referrals. For further information or support please call BAODS on 1800 229 263 .
For immediate counselling support call National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015 or online now.
If you require crisis support now, please contact:
- Life Line
131 114 - Beyond Blue
1300 22 4636 - Head to Health
13 11 14 - kidshelpline
1800 551 800
If you or someone else is in immediate danger contact – 000
https://www.smilingmind.com.au/
https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.html