The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a popular tool for screening for depression and evaluating its severity and behavioral symptoms (Beck, et al., 1961). The inventory consists of 21 self-report rating questions that respondents answer using multiple-choice format and can be used by people between 13 and 80 years old.
This survey can help you spot signs of depression by asking about your feelings. Want to check in with yourself? Get a pen and paper and click the link to take the BDI test and get a better sense of how you’re doing. It’s a good way to start taking care of your emotional health.