Fountain Depression Scale (FDS-12)
Take our clinical depression test to assess your mental health. This quick quiz helps identify potential symptoms.
See what this test asks
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you experienced the following?
Emotional & Cognitive Symptoms
- I have felt persistently low, empty or emotionally flat
- I've lost interest or pleasure in things I usually care about
- I feel overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities
- I've had negative thoughts about myself (self criticism, guilt, feeling like a burden)
Energy, Motivation & Function
- I feel mentally or physically slowed down, drained, or "heavy"
- Getting started on tasks feels unusually difficult
- I struggle to focus, think clearly, or make decisions
Sleep, Body & Regulation
- My sleep has been disrupted (too much, too little, or unrefreshing)
- My appetite or eating patterns have noticeably changed
- I feel physically tense, restless, or emotionally numb
Connection, Meaning & Safety
- I feel disconnected from others or from myself
- Life feels harder than it should, or I feel stuck without a clear way forward