Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) Online Quiz

Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) | Free Online Depression Assessment

🌟 Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)

About this Depression Assessment

The Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a clinically validated tool for measuring depression severity. Answer each question based on how you’ve been feeling over the past week.

Each item is rated on a scale from 0 (no symptoms) to 6 (severe symptoms).

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

1. 😔 Apparent Sadness

Representing despondency, gloom and despair (more than just ordinary transient low spirits), reflected in speech, facial expression, and posture.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

2. 💭 Reported Sadness

Representing reports of depressed mood, regardless of whether it is reflected in appearance or not. Includes low spirits, despondency or feeling of being beyond help and without hope.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

3. 😟 Inner Tension

Representing feelings of ill-defined discomfort, edginess, inner turmoil, mental tension mounting to panic, dread or anguish.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

4. 😴 Reduced Sleep

Representing the experience of reduced duration or depth of sleep compared to the subject’s own normal pattern when well.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

5. 🍲 Reduced Appetite

Representing the feeling of a loss of appetite compared with when well.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

6. 🧠 Concentration Difficulties

Representing difficulties in collecting one’s thoughts mounting to an incapacitating lack of concentration.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

7. 💪 Lassitude

Representing difficulty getting started or slowness initiating and performing everyday activities.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

8. 🌱 Inability to Feel

Representing the subjective experience of reduced interest in the surroundings, or activities that normally give pleasure.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

9. 💔 Pessimistic Thoughts

Representing thoughts of guilt, inferiority, self-reproach, sinfulness, remorse and ruin.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

10. 💭 Suicidal Thoughts

Representing the feeling that life is not worth living, that a natural death would be welcome, suicidal thoughts, and preparations for suicide.

0 None
1
2 Mild
3
4 Moderate
5
6 Severe

Your Montgomery-Åsberg Depression Rating Scale Results

Understanding Your Score

  • 0-6 Normal/Symptom Absent
  • 7-19 Mild Depression
  • 20-34 Moderate Depression
  • 35+ 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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