😔 Mental health
Can't lift your mood or find energy lately? SDS quantifies depression
SDS (Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale) is one of the most widely used self-rating depression tools — 20 questions over the past week. This tool handles reverse scoring automatically and interprets by standard score: < 53 normal, 53-62 mild, 63-72 moderate, ≥73 severe. Depression is common and treatable, not a weakness. Free; scored locally; if you have thoughts of harming yourself, seek help right away.
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Choose based on how you have actually felt over the past week
Common questions
SDS or PHQ-9 — which?
Both are common. PHQ-9 is shorter and maps closely to diagnostic criteria; SDS is widely used in clinics with detailed items. Either works — the key is using the same one to track change.
How do raw and standard scores convert?
Standard score = raw × 1.25. This tool converts and interprets it for you. Moderate or above warrants care.
Twenty questions to honestly face the past week's mood
Start free assessment →This tool is for self-screening reference only. It does not constitute a diagnosis and does not replace an in-person assessment by a doctor. If you have concerns, seek care promptly.
Source: Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS, Zung 1965)