CES-D Depression Inventory 

INSTRUCTIONS: 
For each statement, please choose the number

that best describes how you have been feeling 

in the past week and write down the corresponding #.  

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(0) Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day)
(1) Some or a little of the time (1- 2 days) 
(2) Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days)
(3) Most or all of the time (5-7 days)

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1. I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me. 
0 1 2 3 

2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor. 0 1 2 3 

3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues, even with the help from family or friends. 0 1 2 3 

4. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. 0 1 2 3 

5. I felt depressed. 0 1 2 3 

6. I felt that everything I did was an effort. 0 1 2 3 

7. I thought my life had been a failure. 0 1 2 3 

8. I felt fearful. 0 1 2 3 

9. My sleep was restless. 0 1 2 3 

10. I talked less than usual. 0 1 2 3 

11. I felt lonely. 0 1 2 3 

12. People were unfriendly. 0 1 2 3 

13. I had crying spells. 0 1 2 3 

14. I felt sad. 0 1 2 3 

15. I felt that people dislike me. 0 1 2 3 

16. I could not get “going”. 0 1 2 3 

**Anyone with suicidal urges, intention, and plan should tell a loved one or close confidant and seek emergency care at your local E.R. for evaluation from a professional.** 

After you have completed the test, add up your total score 
(it will be somewhere between 0 and 51) 

Most people with depression score above a 16. Keep track of your mood changes by repeating this test in a week or so and see if your score remains consistent. If you are depressed, seek support and additional help. 

Add up your total score:_________ on Date:_________________