What this beck s depression inventory for adolescents measures
This beck s depression inventory for adolescents estimates self-reported teen depression signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into teen mood, school stress, social pain, teen energy. 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 teen depression index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed teen depression signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Teen mood
How often teen sad irritable mood signals appear.
School stress
How often school stress and performance fear signals appear.
Social pain
How often social pain and loneliness signals appear.
Teen energy
How often teen energy and motivation dip 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 s depression inventory for adolescents
Complete 22 items to receive your teen depression index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your teen depression 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 Teen Depression | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed teen depression signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed Teen Depression | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring teen depression signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher Teen Depression | 66 to 100 | Frequent teen depression 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 s depression inventory for adolescents patterns on this screener
- A teen depression 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
Teen depression index and sibling screeners
This beck s depression inventory for adolescents screener uses original frequency items across four domains: teen mood, school stress, social pain, teen energy. 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 depression inventory | Adult BDI frequency rather than teen focused wording |
| School basic needs BNQS | School SDT needs rather than teen depression frequency |
Beck S Depression Inventory For Adolescents FAQ
What does this beck s depression inventory for adolescents measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a teen depression 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.
Can teens use this quiz without telling a parent?
You can reflect privately, but persistent low mood deserves support from a trusted adult and a licensed clinician. This screener cannot assess safety or provide crisis care.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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