Self-assessment
How have you been feeling this past week?
The Burns Depression Checklist is a 25-item questionnaire from Feeling Good by David D. Burns. It takes about three minutes and gives you a score out of 100 that you can track over time.
- 25 questions
- ~3 minutes
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Answers are saved in this browser only, so you can close the tab and pick up where you left off.
Thoughts and Feelings
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These last few questions are heavier. Answer them honestly — and if any of them ring true, talk to someone today.
1–5 to answer · ← → to move between questions
Please talk to someone today
You said you have been having thoughts of suicide. That is more than a number on a scale, and you do not have to sit with it alone. Reaching out is not an overreaction.
- findahelpline.com — free, confidential helplines in 100+ countries
- India: Tele-MANAS 14416
- US: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 988
- UK & Ireland: Samaritans 116 123
If you are in immediate danger, please call your local emergency number.
Your result
0 / 100
No depression
Where your score sits
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What to do with this
A single score is a snapshot, not a verdict — mood moves around. What is useful is the trend: retake the checklist in a week or two and compare. If your score stays in the moderate range or higher, or it drops sharply, that is worth bringing to a doctor or therapist.