Postpartum Depression Self-Screening Quiz

Welcome to your Postpartum Depression Self-Screening Quiz

Could Your Symptoms Be Related to Postpartum Depression?

Introduction

Welcoming a new baby can bring many emotional and physical changes. While it is common to experience temporary “baby blues” during the first two weeks after delivery, symptoms that are severe, persist beyond two weeks, or interfere with daily functioning may be signs of Postpartum Depression (PPD).

This self-screening quiz can help identify symptoms commonly associated with postpartum depression.

This screening tool is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose postpartum depression. A comprehensive evaluation by a qualified healthcare professional is necessary for diagnosis and treatment.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Think about your experiences during the past 2 weeks since giving birth. How often have you experienced the following?

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How often have you felt sad, down, or tearful?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for your baby?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt hopeless about the future?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt excessively guilty or like you are not a good parent?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt emotionally numb or disconnected?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you become unusually irritable or easily frustrated?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you had difficulty feeling emotionally connected to your baby?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt detached from your partner, family, or friends?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you withdrawn from social interactions?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt unsupported or alone?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you found it difficult to enjoy time with your baby?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you worried that others are judging your parenting?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt exhausted even when you had opportunities to rest?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you experienced difficulty concentrating or making decisions?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you noticed changes in your appetite unrelated to normal postpartum recovery?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you experienced difficulty sleeping even when your baby was asleep?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt slowed down or unable to complete everyday tasks?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt unusually anxious or constantly worried about your baby?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have your symptoms interfered with caring for yourself?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have your symptoms interfered with caring for your baby?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have your symptoms affected your work, household responsibilities, or relationships?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt that things will never improve?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have you felt overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

How often have your emotional symptoms significantly affected your quality of life?

Never

Rarely

Sometimes

Often

Very Often

Welcome to your Postpartum Depression Self-Screening Quiz

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