Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) Calculator

Beck Depression Inventory-II for depression severity assessment

Instructions

This questionnaire consists of 21 groups of statements. Please read each group of statements carefully, and 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 number beside the statement you have picked.

1. Sadness

2. Pessimism

3. Past Failure

4. Loss of Pleasure

5. Guilty Feelings

6. Punishment Feelings

7. Self-Dislike

8. Self-Criticalness

9. Suicidal Thoughts or Wishes

10. Crying

11. Agitation

12. Loss of Interest

13. Indecisiveness

14. Worthlessness

15. Loss of Energy

16. Changes in Sleeping Pattern

17. Irritability

18. Changes in Appetite

19. Concentration Difficulty

20. Tiredness or Fatigue

21. Loss of Interest in Sex

About the BDI-II

The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is a widely used psychometric test for measuring the severity of depression in adolescents and adults.

Clinical Note: This tool is for screening purposes only and should not replace professional clinical assessment. If you're experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact a mental health professional immediately or call a crisis hotline.

Reference: Beck, A.T., Steer, R.A., & Brown, G.K. (1996). Beck Depression Inventory-II. San Antonio, TX: Psychological Corporation.