Depression is a common but treatable condition that affects millions of Americans. All
of us have most likely felt sad or unhappy at some point in our lives. However, many people
mistake these transient, normal feelings for depression.
Psychologists and psychiatrists use specific criteria to diagnose depression. We've designed
a quick and easy checklist based upon those criteria to help you determine if you may be
depressed. Please keep in mind that this checklist will not specifically diagnose you with
depression, but it can be used as a tool to help you decide if you should seek professional
treatment.
Last Updated: April 2007 This content was created by members of the DrugDigest team of experts and is solely under DrugDigest's editorial control.
