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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Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Average
16.1
Normal range
5 — 27.1
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0
max.
63
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- I do not feel sad.
- I feel sad.
- I am sad all the time and I can't snap out of it.
- I am so sad or unhappy that I can't stand it.
- I am not worried about my future.
- I feel uncertain about the future.
- I feel that I have nothing to look forward to.
- My future seems hopeless, and things cannot improve.
- I do not feel like a failure.
- I feel I have had more failures than the average person.
- As I look back on my life, all I can see is a lot of failures.
- I feel I am a complete failure as a person.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
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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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