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Agitated Depression Test

Agitated Depression Test

Agitated depression test is a digitally adapted version of Deenz Agitated Depression Scale, designed to measure tendencies towards agitated depression and impact on overall well-being.

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Basic information

Statements:22
Duration:3–6 minutes
Type:Self-assessment
Publishing year:2024
Rating Scale:3-point Likert Scale
Seminal Work:Deenz Agitated Depression Scale (DADS-22) [1] Development and Validation of Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26)

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Question 1 of 22

I have been feeling like a burden to others.

Question 2 of 22

I have been feeling more easily irritated or angered than usual.

Question 3 of 22

I have been experiencing mood swings or sudden changes in mood.

Question 4 of 22

I feel like I am more easily provoked than usual.

Question 5 of 22

I avoid social situations or activities that might trigger my anger.

Question 6 of 22

I feel like I am quick to lose my temper.

Question 7 of 22

I have been feeling hopeless or worthless.

Question 8 of 22

I feel like I have a short fuse.

Question 9 of 22

I feel like I have less patience than usual.

Question 10 of 22

I lost interest in activities that used to bring me pleasure.

Question 11 of 22

I have been having trouble completing tasks or responsibilities.

Question 12 of 22

I have been feeling fatigued or lacking energy.

Question 13 of 22

I noticed my hands shaking or trembling, even when I'm not doing anything that requires fine motor skills.

Question 14 of 22

I have been having difficulty concentrating or making decisions.

Question 15 of 22

I feel like my body is constantly in a state of tension or agitation.

Question 16 of 22

I have been feeling guilty or ashamed of myself.

Question 17 of 22

I have been feeling more anxious than usual.

Question 18 of 22

I have been feeling very restless and agitated lately. I can't seem to sit still or relax.

Question 19 of 22

I feel like I am losing control over my impulses or decision-making.

Question 20 of 22

I snap at people or get into arguments more often than usual.

Question 21 of 22

I noticed a change in my behavior that seems to be negatively affecting my personal or professional relationships.

Question 22 of 22

I find myself getting angry or frustrated over small things.

DADS-22© is preliminary psychometric scale widely used instrument for measuring agitated depression tendencies and impact. Participation in this quiz is completely anonymous and we do not collect personal information nor do we store your results. This quiz is NOT designed to make a diagnosis of any depressive disorders.

Agitated depression which is the subtype of depression refers to inner restlessness, and increased physical and mental agitation. People with agitated depression tend to experience anxiety, irritability, lethargy, and restlessness. They also experience typical depressive symptoms such as sadness, difficulty in concentration, and hopelessness.

DSM-5 does not list agitated depression as a separate mood disorder but generally “major depressive disorder” is used as the main term for depressive conditions. Research emphasis on understanding agitated depression and its impact. This leads to the development of psychometric scales for measuring and understanding agitation depression symptoms as a separate feature or as a subtype of depressive disorders.

Deenz Agitated Depression Scale is based on modern perspectives and research on agitated depression. The purpose of the scale is to measure tendencies towards agitated depression and the impact of symptoms on overall well-being. This quiz is based on 22 statements related to your life experiences and behaviors. For each statement, you have to provide an appropriate response that best describes your life experience or behaviors.

People often use the term agitated depression informally to describe a person who is feeling sad along with restlessness and agitation. In psychology, agitated depression is a combination of experiencing depressive symptoms along with inner agitation or restlessness. Sometimes we feel down and hopeless and this leads us to experience restlessness, pacing, and irritability, it is a normal response to the situation. People with agitated depression experience these symptoms persistently and it impacts their social, mental, and interpersonal relationships. Agitated depression is not officially recognized as a mental health condition but the term agitated depression describes specific depression symptoms which can occur with any individual suffering from a major depressive disorder.

The main aim behind the development of Deenz Agitated Depression Scale was to measure the tendencies towards agitated depression symptoms among college students. Currently, this scale is in the preliminary phase meaning it has not yet been validated on a diverse population. In the pilot testing phase, the scale has been found accurate in measuring symptoms and the impact but we are waiting for ethical approval for extensively testing or validating the scale on a diverse population. This quiz is a computerized version of the scale and is not part of the research conducted on the development of the scale. The results provided should not be considered as diagnosis and the information provided through results is provided for educational purposes only.

References

  1. Deen Mohd Dar. Development and Validation of Deenz Maladaptive Daydreaming Scale (DMDS-26): Advancements in Assessing Tendencies towards Maladaptive Daydreaming. February 23, 2024. DOI: 10.22541/au.170870556.69377473/v1 ↩

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