Minimal Depression
Based on your score, you have LITTLE TO NO SIGNS OF DEPRESSION. Nothing alarming was seen regarding your results. Generally, you are still able to function in a healthy manner in your social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning in your life.
You can take the test once every two weeks to monitor your mental health.
Mild Depression
Based on your results, you have SIGNS OF MILD DEPRESSION. Mild depression involves more than just feeling blue temporarily. Your symptoms can go on for days and are noticeable enough to interfere with your usual activities.
Mild Depression may result in minor impairment in social or occupational functioning due to slight changes in one’s affect and cognition. This may cause:
- Irritability or anger
- Hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt and despair
- Self-loathing
- A loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulties concentrating at work
- A lack of motivation
- A sudden disinterest in socializing
- Aches and pains with seemingly no direct cause
- Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
- Insomnia
- Appetite changes
- Weight changes
- Reckless behavior, such as abuse of alcohol and drugs, or gambling
Mild Depression is easiest to treat. You can start by changing your lifestyle that will help boost your serotonin levels in the brain which can help fight depressive symptoms. These include:
1. Daily exercise or doing other physical activities
2. Adhering to a sleep schedule
3. Eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables
4. Practicing yoga or meditation
5. Doing activities that reduce stress, such as writing, reading, or listening to music
It is important to note that the above result is not an accurate representation of your mental health status. Your results still need to be verified by a professional, and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made unless an actual one-on-one consultation is made.
You can take the test once every two weeks to monitor your mental health.
Moderate Depression
Based on your score, you have SIGNS OF MODERATE DEPRESSION. Moderate depression may cause problems in some areas of your life. These include your functioning at home, at work, and/or social life.
Moderate Depression may result in impairment in social or occupational functioning due to changes in one’s affect and cognition. This may cause:
- Irritability or anger
- Hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt and despair
- Self-loathing
- A loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulties concentrating at work
- A lack of motivation
- A sudden disinterest in socializing
- Aches and pains with seemingly no direct cause
- Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
- Insomnia
- Appetite changes
- Weight changes
- Reckless behavior, such as abuse of alcohol and drugs, or gambling
Other causes may include:
- Problems with self-esteem
- Reduced productivity
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Increased sensitivities
- Excessive worrying
Moderate Depression is easier to observe than mild cases because the symptoms impact your daily life.
Things you can do to address your condition:
- Visit a professional to talk about your problems (Counselor or Psychologist)
- If you are from Cagayan de Oro, you can visit the Psychosocial Division of the City Social Welfare and Development Office for a consultation
It is important to note that the above result is not an accurate representation of your mental health status. Your results still need to be verified by a professional, and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made unless an actual one-on-one consultation is made.
You can take the test once every two weeks to monitor your mental health.
Moderately Severe Depression
Based on your score, you have SIGNS OF MODERATELY SEVERE DEPRESSION. Moderately severe depression causes significant problems in some areas of your life. These include d functioning at home, at work, and/or social life.
Moderately Severe and Moderate Depression share similar symptoms but the severity of such case significantly causes impairment in social or occupational functioning due to changes in one’s affect and cognition. This may cause:
- Irritability or anger
- Hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt and despair
- Self-loathing
- A loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulties concentrating at work
- A lack of motivation
- A sudden disinterest in socializing
- Aches and pains with seemingly no direct cause
- Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
- Insomnia
- Appetite changes
- Weight changes
- Reckless behavior, such as abuse of alcohol and drugs, or gambling
Other causes may include:
- Problems with self-esteem
- Reduced productivity
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Increased sensitivities
- Excessive worrying
Moderately Severe Depression is easier to observe because the symptoms impact your daily life. The key to a diagnosis, though, is to make sure you talk to your doctor about the symptoms you’re experiencing.
Things you can do to address your condition:
- Visit a professional to have your mental health checked by a Counselor or a Psychologist
- If you are from Cagayan de Oro, you can visit the Psychosocial Division of the City Social Welfare and Development Office for a consultation
It is important to note that the above result is not an accurate representation of your mental health status. Your results still need to be verified by a professional, and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made unless an actual one-on-one consultation is made.
You can take the test once every two weeks to monitor your mental health.
Severe Depression
Based on your results, you have SIGNS OF SEVERE DEPRESSION. Severe depression causes significant problems in all areas of your life. These include your functioning at home, at work and in your social life.
This is classified as having the symptoms of mild to moderate depression, but the symptoms are severe and noticeable, even to your loved ones. These include:
- Irritability or anger
- Hopelessness
- Feelings of guilt and despair
- Self-loathing
- A loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed
- Difficulties concentrating at work
- A lack of motivation
- A sudden disinterest in socializing
- Aches and pains with seemingly no direct cause
- Daytime sleepiness and fatigue
- Insomnia
- Appetite changes
- Weight changes
- Reckless behavior, such as abuse of alcohol and drugs, or gambling
Other causes may include:
- Problems with self-esteem
- Reduced productivity
- Feelings of worthlessness
- Increased sensitivities
- Excessive worrying
- Delusions or false beliefs
- Feelings of stupor or becoming unresponsive to normal conversations and only responds to intense pain
- Hallucinations or perceiving something that are not present
- Suicidal thoughts or behaviors
Severe Depression requires medical treatment as soon as possible. However, before taking any medications, it is important to visit a Psychologist first to undergo therapy. If you are from Cagayan de Oro, you can request for an appoint from the Psychosocial Division.
It is important to note that the above result is not an accurate representation of your mental health status. Your results still need to be verified by a professional, and a definitive diagnosis cannot be made unless an actual one-on-one consultation is made.
You can take the test once every two weeks to monitor your mental health.