BDI-II Beck Depression Inventory

IMPORTANT: The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is a copyrighted instrument. This form is an illustrative sample for educational purposes only and is NOT a substitute for the official BDI-II or professional medical/psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Administering and interpreting the BDI-II requires specific training and should be done by a qualified healthcare professional. Do not rely on this tool for self-diagnosis or treatment decisions. If you are concerned about your mental health, please consult a qualified professional. If you are in crisis, please contact a crisis hotline or go to your nearest emergency room.

Current Score: 0

Instructions:

This questionnaire consists of 21 groups of statements. Please read each group of statements carefully. Then pick out the one statement in each group that best describes the way you have been feeling during the past two weeks, including today. Select the radio button next to the statement you choose. If several statements in the group seem to apply equally well, choose the one with the highest number for that group.

Please answer all 21 items before submitting.
Disclaimer for Results: This interpretation is based on common BDI-II scoring guidelines and is for illustrative purposes only. It is not a diagnosis. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted for an accurate assessment. Suicidal thoughts or wishes (Item 9), particularly scores of 2 or 3, require immediate attention from a healthcare professional, regardless of the total score.