1/9. Over the past week, to what extent have you noticed a lack of interest or enjoyment in your usual activities?
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For example, hobbies, work, or social activities.
2/9. In the past week, have you experienced persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness?
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For example, feeling down, empty, or hopeless.
3/9. During the past week, have you encountered significant difficulty with sleep, such as trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or oversleeping?
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Consider your ability to get restful sleep, whether you’re sleeping too little or too much.
4/9. Over the past week, have you experienced low energy levels or frequent fatigue?
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This includes physical and mental exhaustion that makes daily tasks difficult.
5/9. Have you observed any notable changes in your appetite, such as eating significantly more or less than usual, over the past week?
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Think about whether you’ve been skipping meals or overeating over the past week.
6/9. Over the past week, have you felt excessive guilt, self-criticism, or a sense of failure?
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Consider feelings of being overly critical of yourself or carrying unnecessary guilt.
7/9. In the past week, have you found it challenging to maintain focus on tasks such as reading or watching television?
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Think about how easily distracted or unfocused you’ve felt recently.
8/9. Have you observed any noticeable changes in your physical activity, such as being unusually sluggish or restless, during the past week?
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This includes feeling slowed down or fidgety and unable to sit still.
9/9. Over the past week, have you experienced thoughts of self-harm or felt that life is not worth living?
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Reflect on whether you’ve had serious negative thoughts about yourself or your future.