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Burns Depression Inventory

Depression can affect you in unexpected ways. In fact, the majority of people with depression don't recognize the warning signs, and don't seek treatment. The best way to tell if what you're feeling is depression is to use a checklist or assessment to see if you're experiencing common symptoms. The following quick quiz has been adapted from the Burns Depression Inventory created by David D. Bums, M.D., author of Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy.

Written by Emily Lapkin & Medically Reviewed by Scott Pearlman, M.D.


1. Have you been feeling blue or "down in the dumps"? 1 of 11

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