Important information before you begin

The following questionnaire is a self-administered screening tool for depressive symptoms, designed to help identify the possible presence of emotional distress compatible with depression.

Its purpose is for guidance and prevention only. It has no diagnostic value and does not replace a clinical evaluation carried out by a mental health professional under any circumstances.

Completing this questionnaire can be useful as a first step to become aware of your own emotional state and assess the convenience of seeking professional help.

It is important to keep in mind that:

  • A high score does not necessarily imply a diagnosis of depression
  • A low score does not rule out the existence of emotional distress
  • The meaning of the results always depends on each person's personal, life and health context

Each person experiences emotional distress differently, and only an appropriate clinical evaluation can determine:

  • Whether a depressive disorder exists
  • What factors are influencing
  • What type of help may be most appropriate

Information about suicidal ideation

This questionnaire includes a question related to thoughts of self-harm or not wanting to continue living. The presence of this type of thoughts does not automatically imply an immediate risk, but it does indicate the need for professional attention.

If when answering the questionnaire:

  • You have had thoughts of hurting yourself
  • You feel overwhelmed
  • You perceive that your emotional situation is urgent

Seek immediate help:

Contact a mental health professional or go to an emergency service

In Spain, you can call 024 – Line 024 (suicide prevention line), available 24 hours

If you are in another country, we recommend contacting your local emergency services or helplines

What this questionnaire is and is not

This questionnaire:

  • Is an initial guidance tool
  • Can help detect relevant symptoms
  • Can facilitate the decision to consult a professional
  • Can serve as a starting point to talk about how you feel

This questionnaire is NOT:

  • Not a medical or psychological diagnosis
  • Does not replace a clinical interview
  • Does not establish labels or definitive conclusions
  • Should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-medication

Responsible use of results

The results you obtain after completing the questionnaire should be interpreted as an indicative estimate of the level of depressive symptoms, not as a confirmation of illness.

If the results indicate the presence of moderate or elevated symptoms, we recommend seeking a professional assessment for a more complete and personalized evaluation.

Ethical considerations

The inclusion of this questionnaire on a public website responds to an approach of prevention, accessibility and promotion of mental health.

From an ethical point of view:

  • The objective is to reduce barriers to accessing help
  • The autonomy of the user is prioritized
  • Any form of automatic diagnosis is avoided
  • The search for professional support is actively encouraged

The use of screening tools must always be accompanied by clear, understandable and responsible information, such as that offered in this space.

Data protection and confidentiality

The responses to this questionnaire are processed in accordance with current data protection regulations.

  • The information provided is confidential
  • Responses are not used for diagnostic or commercial purposes
  • You can consult our privacy policy to learn in detail how your data is managed