Postpartum Depression Quiz

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things

  • A.
    As much as I always could
  • B.
    Not quite so much now
  • C.
    Definitely not so much now
  • D.
    Not at all
• 2.
  I have looked forward with enjoyment to things

  • A.
    As much as I ever did
  • B.
    Rather less than I used to
  • C.
    Definitely less than I used to 
  • D.
    Hardly at all 
• 3.
  I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong

  • A.
    Yes, most of the time
  • B.
    Yes, some of the time
  • C.
    Not very often
  • D.
    No, never
• 4.
  I have been anxious or worried for no good reason

  • A.
    No, not at all
  • B.
    Hardly ever
  • C.
    Yes, sometimes
  • D.
    Yes, very often
• 5.
  I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason

  • A.
    Yes, quite a lot
  • B.
    Yes, sometimes
  • C.
    No, not much
  • D.
    No, not at all
• 6.
  Things have been getting on top of me

  • A.
    Yes, most of the time I have not been able to cope at all
  • B.
    Yes, sometimes I have not been coping as well as usual
  • C.
    No, most of the time I have coped quite well
  • D.
    No, I have been coping as well as ever
• 7.
  I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping

  • A.
    Yes, most of the time
  • B.
    Yes, sometimes
  • C.
    Not very often
  • D.
    No, not at all
• 8.
  I have felt sad or miserable

  • A.
    Yes, most of the time
  • B.
    Yes, quite often
  • C.
    Not very often
  • D.
    No, not at all
• 9.
  I have been so unhappy that I have been crying

  • A.
    Yes, most of the time
  • B.
    Yes, quite often 
  • C.
    Only occasionally 
  • D.
    No, never
• 10.
  The thought of harming myself has occurred to me (PLEASE NOTE: if you ever have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, seek help immediately: Call the free and confidential 24-hour National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 (TALK). Call 911 or go to the emergency room.)

  • A.
    Yes, quite often 
  • B.
    Sometimes
  • C.
    Hardly ever
  • D.
    Never

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Low Risk

  You appear to have a low risk for postpartum depression (PPD) right now. If you ever start to feel like you would answer these questions differently, take the quiz again. If necessary, contact your healthcare provider and ask for a referral to a therapist or psychiatrist so you can get a thorough evaluation.
• 2.
  Moderate Risk

  You appear to have a low-moderate risk for postpartum depression (PPD) right now. If you ever start to feel like you would answer these questions differently, take the quiz again. If necessary, contact your healthcare provider and ask for a referral to a therapist or psychiatrist so you can get a thorough evaluation. You may be experiencing some typical adjustment to a new baby or what is described as the “Baby Blues” or feelings of exhaustion, irritation and sadness shortly after giving birth.
• 3.
  High Risk 

  It's possible you have postpartum depression (PPD). Depression during and after pregnancy occurs more often than people think so you are not alone if you are experiencing this. More than 15% of women experience depression following childbirth, perhaps more given that many women who are experiencing these feelings do not seek help. Symptoms include low mood or depressed mood; sadness and excessive crying; loss of interest or pleasure in doing things; agitation and irritability; anxiety and constant worry; difficulty concentrating; disturbances in appetite and/or sleep; loss of energy; feeling of guilt, shame or hopelessness; and/or possible thoughts of harming yourself or your baby. Someone suffering from depression may experience some or all of these symptoms. Women are vulnerable to postpartum depression up to one-year following delivery. If you or someone you know is experiencing these symptoms, help is available.