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Goldberg’s Depression Test

Updated November 22, 2021 by Rich

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Goldberg’s Depression Test was developed by Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg of New York, a world-renowned Psychiatrist who specialized in psycho-pharmacology and depression.

Dr. Ivan Goldberg’s Depression Test is a simple, self-administered test that you can use to assess your risk factor for depression and if you should seek professional medical treatment.

Goldberg's Depression Test Developer Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg
Goldberg’s Depression Test Developer, Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg

About Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg

Dr. Ivan K. Goldberg attended Johns Hopkins University and New York University College of Medicine. He was the founder of PsyCom.net in 1986, and a psychiatrist and a clinical psychopharmacologist in private practice in New York City.

Dr. Goldberg also served on the staff of the National Institute of Mental Health and the Departments of Psychiatry of the Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, and Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons.

In short, Dr. Ivan Goldberg was a treasure house of information and practical knowledge in the field of mental health and depression.

Goldberg’s depression test is a series of 18 questions to help you gauge your depression risk factor.

If you find that you might be experiencing depression, please seek out professional medical help.

You can also browse psycom.net which is a treasure trove of information that exists as the amazing legacy of Dr. Ivan Goldberg. Psycom.net has over 30 years of mental health advocacy and a host of articles geared to steer a person suffering from depression in the right direction.

Take Goldberg’s Depression Test Now

When answering the following questions think back over the last two weeks and assess your feelings during this time frame.

Decide to what extent the individual statements apply to how you’re feeling.

Ivan Goldberg

Use this questionnaire to help determine if you need to see a mental health professional for diagnosis and treatment of depression, or to monitor your mood.

Instructions: You might reproduce this scale and use it on a weekly basis to track your moods. It also might be used to show your doctor how your symptoms have changed from one visit to the next. Changes of five or more points are significant. This scale is not designed to make a diagnosis of depression or take the place of a professional diagnosis. If you suspect that you are depressed, please consult with a mental health professional as soon as possible.

The 18 items below refer to how you have felt and behaved during the past week. For each item, indicate the extent to which it is true, by checking the appropriate box next to the item.

1. I do things slowly.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

2. My future seems hopeless.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

3. It is hard for me to concentrate on reading.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

4. The pleasure and joy have gone out of my life.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

5. I have difficulty making decisions.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

6. I have lost interest in aspects of life that used to be important to me.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

7. I feel sad, blue, and unhappy.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

8. I am agitated and keep moving around.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

9. I feel fatigued.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

10. It takes great effort for me to do simple things.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

11. I feel that I am a guilty person who deserves to be punished.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

12. I feel like a failure.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

13. I feel lifeless — more dead than alive.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

14. My sleep has been disturbed — too little, too much, or broken sleep.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

15. I spend time thinking about HOW I might kill myself.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

16. I feel trapped or caught.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

17. I feel depressed even when good things happen to me.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
 Very much

18. Without trying to diet, I have lost, or gained weight.
 Not at all
 Just a little
 Somewhat
 Moderately
 Quite a lot
Very much

Goldberg’s Depression Test Instructions

There are 18 questions on Goldberg’s Depression Test.

For each question, take a moment and note if you have been feeling this symptom at all and if yes, to what extent over the last two weeks.

If you do not have the symptom at all, then make no selection and your score for this question will be 0.

If you do feel some level of the symptom described by the question, then select one of the choices below the question where:

1 point means that you have experienced this symptom Just a little
2 points mean that you have experienced this symptom Somewhat
3 points mean that you have experienced this symptom Moderately
4 points mean that you have experienced this symptom Quite a lot
5 points mean that you have experienced this symptom Very much

Goldberg’s Depression Test is NOT a Diagnosis

While we are all grateful that Dr. Ivan created Goldberg’s depression test, it is important to remember that Goldberg’s depression test is a tool for self-assessment.

Goldberg’s depression test is not a diagnosis of depression.

You need to see a doctor face to face for a diagnosis of depression or any other illness.

If you suspect you suffer from depression, please contact your doctor immediately.

Why Goldberg’s Depression Test is So Critical

Check out the following infographic on depression and you can see why Goldberg’s depression test is so critical.

Depression is a worldwide epidemic and the illnesses and diseases related to depression make it urgent to treat depression as soon as possible.

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Rich Hashimashi AuthorRich is a NASM-CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and the author of Crossing the Bridge From Depression to Life. At the age of 55, he lost 75 pounds in 6 months, and discovered if you transform your body, you can change your life. You can read about his story here and send Rich a message here.

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