Disclaimer:
If you're worried that you're depressed, see a doctor or a mental health expert right away to get help. It is true that there are a variety of online tools for diagnosing medical and mental health conditions, but they are not always reliable.
There are many steps involved in getting a proper diagnosis of depression, and the first step is noticing that you don't feel like yourself. Getting care as soon as possible is preferable to having the patient wait until the signs and symptoms become too noticeable.
Resources:
1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Screening Tools. SAMHSA-HRSA.
2. What You Need To Know About the DSM-5 Updates On Depression. (2020, March 25). Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/dsm-5-and-diagnosis-of-depression-1066916.
