Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) Online

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Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) | Free Online Depression Assessment

🌟 Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

About this Depression Assessment

The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a widely used assessment for measuring depression severity. Answer each question based on how you’ve been feeling over the past week.

Note: This online assessment is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

1. 😔 Depressed Mood

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

2. 😦 Feelings of Guilt

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

3. 💭 Suicidal Thoughts

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

4. 😴 Early Insomnia (Difficulty falling asleep)

0 No difficulty

1 Occasional

2 Frequent

5. 🌃 Middle Insomnia (Waking during the night)

0 No difficulty

1 Occasional

2 Frequent

6. 🌅 Late Insomnia (Waking early)

0 No difficulty

1 Occasional

2 Frequent

7. 📚 Work and Activities (Loss of interest)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

8. 🐢 Retardation (Slowed thinking/speaking)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

9. 😟 Agitation

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

10. 😰 Anxiety (Psychological)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

11. 🫨 Anxiety (Physical symptoms)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

12. 🍲 Gastrointestinal Symptoms (Loss of appetite)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Severe

13. 💪 General Somatic Symptoms

0 None

1 Mild

2 Severe

14. 🔄 Genital Symptoms (Loss of libido)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Severe

15. 🧠 Hypochondriasis (Health preoccupation)

0 None

1 Mild

2 Moderate

3 Severe

4 Very Severe

16. ⚖️ Weight Loss

0 None

1 Mild

2 Severe

17. 🧠 Insight (Awareness of illness)

0 Acknowledges

1 Partial

2 Denies

Your Hamilton Depression Rating Scale Results

Understanding Your Score

0-7 No Depression
8-13 Mild Depression
14-18 Moderate Depression
19-22 Severe Depression
≥23 Very Severe Depression

Next Steps

If your score indicates depression, consider speaking with a mental health professional. Depression is treatable, and help is available.

Note: This assessment is not a diagnosis. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation.

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