Seasonal Depression Quiz

In about 10 minutes, this quiz helps you see if shifts in mood, energy, and daily life follow a seasonal pattern. Free and no sign-up, it offers a clear, nonclinical snapshot to discuss with a professional if needed.
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July 22, 2026
July 22, 2026
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5/15
Daily Functioning and Safety (DFaS)
This scale reflects how much seasonal changes are affecting your day-to-day functioning and whether any safety-related concerns are present.
No signal captured
Support worth considering
Act promptly
0NaNNo signal captured12Support worth considering315Act promptly
A score of 5 falls in the “Act promptly” range, suggesting notable disruption to daily functioning and/or safety-related concerns that warrant timely attention.
example score
12/15
Mood and Thinking Changes (MaTC)
Measures self-reported seasonal shifts in mood and thinking such as sadness, loss of interest, self-criticism, withdrawal, and concentration difficulty.
No signal captured
Worth noticing
Prompt support indicated
0NaNNo signal captured12Worth noticing315Prompt support indicated
A score of 12 falls in the Prompt support indicated range, suggesting notable mood or thinking changes that may be season-linked and worth discussing if they feel persistent or disruptive.
example score
10/15
Seasonal Pattern Signals (SPS)
This scale reflects how strongly your responses suggest mood, energy, sleep, and functioning changes that follow a seasonal pattern.
No signal captured
Worth tracking
Prompt follow-up
0No signal captured12Worth tracking315Prompt follow-up
A score of 10 falls in the Prompt follow-up range, indicating your answers describe a clearer or repeated seasonal pattern signal in mood and daily functioning.
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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Winter Mood Watchers
41%OF USERS
People who notice their mood, energy, sleep, or motivation drop during darker months and want to see if it follows a seasonal pattern.
Burned-Out Busy Adults
34%OF USERS
People juggling work, school, or caregiving who feel more depleted at certain times of year and want a quick self-check on daily functioning.
Supportive Friends and Partners
25%OF USERS
People worried about someone close to them and looking for clearer language to talk about seasonal changes and possible next steps.
BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.
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See How You Compare

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.
Daily Functioning and Safety (DFaS)
Average
9.7
Normal range
7.711.6
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Mood and Thinking Changes (MaTC)
Average
9.3
Normal range
6.711.8
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Seasonal Pattern Signals (SPS)
Average
6.5
Normal range
4.58.6
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15
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this quiz measure?
It reviews whether mood, interest, energy, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning change in a seasonal pattern. It provides a reflective summary rather than a score with clinical meaning.
Is this a diagnostic test for seasonal affective disorder?
No. It is a non-diagnostic check-in and does not establish or rule out any mental health condition.
How should results be interpreted?
Results are unvalidated and do not use clinical cutoffs. Use them as prompts for reflection and, if concerns persist, consider discussing them with a qualified professional.
How long does it take, and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. The quiz includes 15 questions.
What if there are thoughts of self-harm or inability to stay safe?
Seek immediate help through local emergency services or a crisis line. Do not wait for quiz results.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment

Seasonal Depression Quiz - Symptoms and Signs

This free, no-sign-up seasonal depression quiz helps you reflect on whether changes in mood, interest, energy, and daily functioning follow a seasonal pattern. It is a non-diagnostic check-in—not a test for seasonal affective disorder, a color-palette quiz, or an assessment of personal undertone. Results are unvalidated reflective summaries, not clinical cutoffs. Consider discussing concerns with a qualified professional. If you may harm yourself or cannot stay safe, contact local emergency services or a crisis line now.

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