Beck Depression Inventory

#BDI
Mental Health

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a widely used self-report screening tool for depressive symptoms and severity.

Take a BDI-style depression inventory online to reflect on mood, pessimism, self-evaluation, fatigue, and related symptoms. Not a diagnosis.

13 questions
Questions
7 min
Estimated time
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completed

What the BDI depression inventory focuses on

A detailed symptom reflection

A BDI-style inventory covers mood, pessimism, guilt, loss of satisfaction, fatigue, sleep, and self-evaluation as part of depression symptom reflection.

Different from a quick mood check

The inventory gives a more structured symptom snapshot than a simple mood question, but it still cannot replace professional diagnosis or care.

Use the report as conversation material

If scores are high or symptoms affect daily life, use the result to explain your experience more clearly when speaking with a clinician or counselor.

Assessment Dimensions

Total score

Reflects the overall severity of depressive symptoms.

Who It Is For

people who want a structured self-check of depressive symptoms

Test Description

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is one of the most widely used self-report measures for depressive symptoms. This 13-item version is designed for adults and screens symptoms such as depressed mood, pessimism, guilt, loss of satisfaction, and fatigue.

FAQ

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What does the Beck Depression Inventory measure?

Beck Depression Inventory focuses on depressive mood, pessimism, self-evaluation, social withdrawal, fatigue, appetite, and related symptom severity. The English version keeps the same assessment purpose as the Chinese source while presenting the user-facing explanation, questions, scoring context, and report copy in English.
2

How long does it take?

It usually takes about 5 minutes to complete 13 items. Answer according to your recent or typical experience, depending on the instructions shown in the test.
3

Who is this assessment for?

This assessment is mainly for people who want a structured self-check of depressive symptoms. It is designed for self-understanding, screening, or reflection, not as a standalone clinical diagnosis.
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How should I use the result?

Use the result as a structured reference. If the report points to serious distress, risk, relationship harm, or persistent functional impairment, consider speaking with a qualified mental health or counseling professional.