What this beck depression inventory measures
This beck depression inventory estimates self-reported depression symptom signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into sad mood, guilt worth, energy loss, sleep appetite. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your depression symptom index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed depression symptom signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Sad mood
How often sad mood and tearfulness signals appear.
Guilt worth
How often guilt and worthlessness signals appear.
Energy loss
How often energy loss and anhedonia signals appear.
Sleep appetite
How often sleep and appetite shift signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the beck depression inventory
Complete 22 items to receive your depression symptom index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your depression symptom index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Depression Symptoms | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed depression symptom signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Depression Symptoms | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring depression symptom signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Depression Symptoms | 66 to 100 | Frequent depression symptom signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report beck depression inventory patterns on this screener
- A depression symptom index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
Depression symptom index and sibling screeners
This beck depression inventory screener uses original frequency items across four domains: sad mood, guilt worth, energy loss, sleep appetite. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Beck anxiety inventory BAI | Anxiety somatic frequency rather than depression mood domains |
| Depression test | General depression habits rather than BDI-inspired frequency items |
Beck Depression Inventory FAQ
What does this beck depression inventory measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a depression symptom index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does a high score mean I have major depression?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate depression after a full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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