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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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.
Daily Functioning and Safety (DFaS)
Daily Functioning and Safety (DFaS)
Average
9.7
Normal range
7.7 — 11.6
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15
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Mood and Thinking Changes (MaTC)
Mood and Thinking Changes (MaTC)
Average
9.3
Normal range
6.7 — 11.8
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0
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15
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Seasonal Pattern Signals (SPS)
Seasonal Pattern Signals (SPS)
Average
6.5
Normal range
4.5 — 8.6
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0
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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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SAMPLE QUESTIONS
Example Questions From the Test
- I decide based on interest and practical plans, as I normally would.
- I hesitate more than usual but often still go.
- I commonly decline because connecting feels emotionally demanding.
- I withdraw almost completely, even when I want support or company.
- My sleep and daytime alertness remain close to usual.
- I sleep somewhat more or less, but can still manage my day.
- Sleep changes regularly make it hard to start or sustain daily activities.
- Severe sleepiness, sleeplessness, or disrupted sleep repeatedly prevents essential activities.
- I use coping methods that do not create additional safety or functioning concerns.
- I sometimes rely on avoidance, overeating, alcohol, or another habit more than I want to.
- My coping regularly causes conflict, missed obligations, or concern from others.
- I cope in ways that create immediate danger, injury, severe intoxication, or loss of control.
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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