Check Your Mood and Mental Well-Being – Fast, Private, Science-Informed Self-Assessment

A depression test is a simple tool from Mindharbor that helps you reflect on your emotional state and recognize potential signs of depression. It’s a private, judgment-free way to check in with yourself and see if it might be time to seek professional support.

If you’ve been feeling down, unmotivated, or emotionally drained for more than two weeks—especially if it’s affecting sleep, appetite, or focus—this self-assessment can help you understand the intensity of your symptoms and what steps to take next.

If you've been feeling down, unmotivated, or emotionally numb for more than a couple of weeks — especially if it's affecting your sleep, appetite, focus, or overall energy — it may be time to take a depression test.

Signs like losing interest in things you once enjoyed, withdrawing from others, or experiencing thoughts of self-harm are important signals. A quick self-assessment from Mindharbor can help you better understand what you're going through and whether it’s worth reaching out for support.

Yes — Mindharbor offers a convenient online depression test you can take from home. It helps you reflect on your mood and identify possible signs of depression.

Our test can give you a helpful first impression of your symptoms. However, online tests are not a substitute for professional diagnosis. Still, it’s a great place to start if you’re unsure about what you’re feeling or whether to seek help.

Mindharbor offers both free and premium options for assessing depression symptoms. We provide a free “Do I Have Depression?” quiz as a quick, easy screening tool. It’s a great starting point to check in on your mental health. For deeper insights, our Premium Depression Test is part of the Mindharbor membership. While it’s not completely free, we’ve kept the cost extremely low to ensure it’s accessible to everyone:

• New users can try all premium features — including the full depression test — with a 7-day trial for only $1.95.
• After the trial, your account becomes a Premium Membership at $26.90/month, with no obligation — you can cancel anytime.
• Current Premium members get unlimited access to all tests (free and premium), plus a growing library of personal development tools and exercises.

Even if you cancel, you’ll still retain access to our free member area.

While Mindharbor offers self-assessments and personal development tools, we do not provide direct counseling or crisis support. If you’re in crisis, feeling overwhelmed, or thinking about harming yourself, please reach out for help immediately — you're not alone, and support is available.

• DBSA Chapters/Support Groups
• Call or text 988 – the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is free, 24/7, and confidential
• NAMI Helpline – 1-800-950-6264 for mental health support and local resources
• Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room if you’re in immediate danger

• Befrienders Worldwide
• LifeLine International
• IASP
• Suicide.org
• International Suicide Hotlines
• Befrienders Worldwide
• LifeLine International

Online depression tests can offer helpful insights and raise awareness about your emotional well-being. However, it’s important to understand that they are not a substitute for a professional diagnosis.

If your results show many signs of depression, it’s a strong signal to consider speaking with a qualified mental health provider. An official diagnosis — and any treatment — should always come from a licensed professional.

Online tests are a great starting point, but they’re just one part of the bigger picture.

The Mindharbor depression test usually takes just 5 to 10 minutes to complete. It’s a quick and easy self-assessment made up of carefully designed questions that help you reflect on your symptoms and gain insight into your mental health.

You can take it anytime, from anywhere — all you need is a few quiet minutes.

A depression assessment is designed to help you better understand what you're feeling by asking a series of targeted questions. It evaluates emotional, physical, cognitive, and behavioral symptoms — including any signs of hopelessness or suicidal thoughts.

The Mindharbor depression test for adults provides:

• A structured, science-backed questionnaire
• A visual breakdown of your results in graph form
• Personalized recommendations based on your answers
• Access to a growing library of helpful articles, exercises, and tools

It’s a supportive, judgment-free way to take the first step toward better mental health.

If your depression test results indicate that you may be experiencing symptoms of clinical depression, the next step is to reach out to a qualified mental health professional.

Online assessments are a helpful first step, but only a licensed provider can give you a full evaluation and recommend the right treatment — whether that’s therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination.

The most important thing: you don’t have to go through this alone. Help is available, and taking action early can make a big difference in how you feel.

Yes — the Mindharbor depression test can be a helpful tool for monitoring your mental health over time. By retaking the test periodically, you can track changes in your symptoms and see how your mood and well-being evolve.

This can give you valuable insight into whether a treatment, lifestyle change, or other intervention is making a difference. While it’s not a replacement for professional guidance, it’s a practical way to stay aware of your emotional health.

The Mindharbor depression test is designed as a personal self-assessment, so it's most effective when taken directly by the person experiencing the symptoms.

However, if someone you care about is unable to complete the test due to severe symptoms, confusion, or other limitations, you can assist them with the process — for example, by reading the questions aloud or helping them navigate the test.

The most important thing is to encourage open conversation and support. If you're concerned about someone, consider reading our guides on how to help a loved one who may be depressed — and encourage them to seek professional help when needed.

To better understand depression and recognize its signs, we recommend starting with our article: “How Do I Know If I Have Depression?” — it provides a clear overview of symptoms, causes, and when to seek help.

At Mindharbor, you’ll also find in-depth articles covering a wide range of related topics, including:

• Relapsing depression
• Situational depression
• Postpartum & perinatal depression
• Seasonal depression (SAD)
• Bipolar depression

• Burnout vs. depression
• ADHD and depression
• Depression and chronic pain
• Anxiety vs. depression

These resources are designed to help you learn more, reflect on your experience, and take informed steps toward support or treatment.

Yes — the Mindharbor depression test is specifically designed for adults. It helps assess depressive symptoms and provides insights that can support informed decisions about seeking help or exploring treatment options.

If you're looking for tools designed for teens or younger individuals, we recommend consulting a licensed mental health professional for age-appropriate resources.

The Mindharbor depression test is designed for adults, and many of its questions relate to adult experiences like work, romantic relationships, and changes in sex drive — which may not be relevant for teenagers.

That said, older teens might still find the test useful as a starting point for understanding their mood. But for a more accurate picture, it’s best to use a depression test specifically designed for teens, which takes their stage of life into account.

If you're concerned about a teenager, the best step is to talk to a professional. A school counselor, pediatrician, or mental health specialist can offer guidance, support, and age-appropriate resources.

Depression in children can look different than in adults, which is why it’s important to use age-appropriate assessments. The best way to find a reliable depression test for children is to speak with a pediatrician, child psychologist, or licensed mental health professional.

These professionals use tools specifically designed to assess emotional and behavioral symptoms in children, and they can guide you through the next steps if support is needed.

If you're concerned, don’t wait — early support can make a big difference.

There’s no real difference — terms like “depression test,” “self-assessment,” and “depression quiz” are often used interchangeably. They all refer to tools that help you reflect on your emotional well-being and identify possible symptoms of depression.

These assessments aren’t diagnostic, but they can be a helpful first step in deciding whether to seek professional support.

A depression questionnaire is a structured set of questions designed to help assess whether someone may be experiencing symptoms of depression. It’s often referred to as a depression quiz because it’s usually quick and easy to complete.

These questionnaires can be:

• Paper-based, where you score it manually, or
• Online, where your answers are scored automatically to provide instant feedback.

While the terms questionnaire, quiz, and self-assessment are often used interchangeably, they all serve the same purpose: to help you reflect on your emotional state and decide if further evaluation by a mental health professional is needed.

Depression assessments — whether called a test, quiz, or questionnaire — usually include questions that help evaluate different areas of your emotional and physical health. Common topics include:

• Mood - Have you been feeling sad, empty, or hopeless?
• Interest - Have you lost interest in activities you usually enjoy?
• Energy levels - Do you feel unusually tired or low on energy?
• Sleep - Are you sleeping too much or struggling to sleep at all?
• Appetite - Have you noticed significant changes in your eating habits?
• Concentration - Are you having trouble focusing or making decisions?
• Self-worth - Do you feel worthless or excessively guilty?
• Thoughts of self-harm - Have you had thoughts of hurting yourself or wishing you weren’t alive?

These questions are designed to help you reflect on how you've been feeling over the past couple of weeks and determine whether it might be time to seek professional support.

There are several types of depression tests, each serving a different purpose depending on how in-depth you want the evaluation to be:

• Self-assessment questionnaires – Quick tools that help you reflect on your symptoms.
• Online screenings - Convenient, private, and instant; ideal as a first step.
• Clinical assessments - In-depth evaluations conducted by licensed mental health professionals.

The main benefit of online depression tests is that you can take them anytime, from the comfort of your home — no appointments or waiting required. However, if your results suggest significant depressive symptoms, it’s important to follow up with a professional for a full clinical diagnosis and appropriate support.

A clinical depression test is a detailed evaluation done by a licensed mental health professional. It usually includes a conversation about your mood, thoughts, daily functioning, and personal history. You may also complete a standardized questionnaire like the PHQ-9 to measure symptom severity.

The goal is to accurately diagnose depression and recommend the best treatment options for your situation.

Some of the most trusted depression screening tools used by professionals include:

• PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9)
• Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
• Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)

If you take a quick online self-assessment and your results suggest significant symptoms, a mental health professional may follow up with one of these standardized tools for a more accurate diagnosis.