Do I Have Postpartum Depression?

This quiz is based on the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). It is not a diagnosis. If you are concerned, please reach out to a healthcare provider.

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

As much as I always could
Not quite so much now
Definitely not so much now
Not at all

Please select an option.

2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things.

As much as I ever did
Rather less than I used to
Definitely less than I used to
Hardly at all

Please select an option.

3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.

Yes, most of the time
Yes, some of the time
Not very often
No, never

Please select an option.

4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason.

No, not at all
Hardly ever
Yes, sometimes
Yes, very often

Please select an option.

5. I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason.

Yes, quite a lot
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

Please select an option.

6. Things have been getting on top of me.

Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope
Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usual
No, most of the time I have coped quite well
No, I have been coping as well as ever

Please select an option.

7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.

Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
Not very often
No, not at all

Please select an option.

8. I have felt sad or miserable.

Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Not very often
No, not at all

Please select an option.

9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying.

Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Only occasionally
No, never

Please select an option.

10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.

Yes, quite often
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never