Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Test

Understand your depression level over the past week in about 10 minutes. A trusted 21 item format delivers clear results you can discuss with a clinician.

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46/63

Depression Scale (DS)

This scale measures the severity of depressive symptoms experienced over the past week.

Minimal to Mild

Moderate

Severe

0 – 18: Minimal to Mild | 19 – 29: Moderate | 30 – 63: Severe

A score of 46 falls in the Severe range, indicating a high level of depressive symptoms over the past week.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

People tracking mood changes

44%OF USERS

They take it to check how their depressive symptoms have shifted over the past week, especially after a stressful event or lifestyle change.

Therapy or counseling clients

33%OF USERS

They use it between or during sessions to provide a structured snapshot of depression severity from the last week.

Concerned friends and family

23%OF USERS

They take it to gauge whether what they or a loved one has felt during the past week could reflect clinically relevant depression symptoms.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

RESULTS YOU CAN ACTUALLY USE

What You’ll See After You Finish the Test

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Once you finish the test, your results will be compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of the benchmarks we use to place your score in context.

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

Average

16.1

Normal range

5 — 27.1

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This curve shows how scores are typically distributed.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear here so you can see where you land.

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does this questionnaire measure?

It measures the severity of depressive symptoms. It covers mood, thoughts, and physical changes.

What time period should responses reflect?

Responses should reflect the past week. Include today when selecting an option.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

It typically takes about 10 minutes to complete. It includes 21 items.

How should an item be answered?

Select the statement in each item that best matches symptom severity over the past week. Choose one option per item.

How are results interpreted?

Scores indicate symptom severity levels and support screening and tracking over time. Results do not by themselves establish a diagnosis.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

About This Assessment

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Test

depression

This self-report measure evaluates depressive symptom severity over the past week. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is commonly used in clinical and research settings to support symptom monitoring and screening.

Developed by Aaron T. Beck, it consists of 21 items and typically requires about 10 minutes to complete. Results from the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) should be interpreted in conjunction with clinical interview findings and other relevant assessment data.

Author: Aaron T. Beck

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