How the self-test works

This test was developed by the Word Health Organization (WHO) and can give an initial indication that the person taking it might be depressed.

It isn't always easy to judge whether you're in good mental health, just feeling down or suffering from depression. The following complaints and symptoms are signs of mental distress and could point to depression: stress, trouble with sleep, feeling tired all the time, loss of appetite, bad moods, and negative thoughts. But just how bad is the problem? Is professional help urgently needed? It isn't always easy to say. However, the five questions in the test can serve as a guide.

Here's how the mental health self-test works: 

1. Answer five questions: answer five short questions about your mental state. The test is anonymous.
2. View your result: your result will appear as soon as you've answered the last question. 
3. Recommendations and assistance: depending on your result, you'll then see recommendations and ways to get help in dealing with your current mental state. 

The result of this online test does not constitute a psychotherapy or other medical diagnosis. However, it does give an indication of the test subject's mental state and can identify signs of depression, the risk of burnout or other mental illnesses. If your test result suggests that you have a serious problem, we advise you to consult a doctor or psychologist for a professional diagnosis. Talk to someone you trust about how you feel and the symptoms you're experiencing. 

This mental health test was developed by the Word Health Organization (WHO). We refer to Bech P. Clinical Psychometrics. Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell 2012. Topp C.W., Østergaard S.D., Søndergaard S., Bech P.  The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Psychotherapy & Psychosomatics 2015;84(3):167-76.