Background
Agitated depression test/quiz is an interactive version of the Deenz Agitated Depression Scale (DADS). The scale measures agitated depression across a spectrum of traits rather than relying solely on an overall score. The scale screens for key facets of agitated depression including psychomotor agitation, irritability, anxiety, dysphoria, cognitive dysregulation, fatigue, guilt, impulsivity, and behavioral or interpersonal impact.
DADS is a preliminary psychometric instrument developed for measuring agitated depression tendencies and their impact. Agitated depression refers to a pattern of depressive symptoms accompanied by inner restlessness, physical agitation, irritability, and anxiety. Individuals experiencing agitated depression may feel emotionally low while simultaneously experiencing tension, agitation, pacing, worry, and difficulty relaxing.
Procedure
Although DSM-5 does not classify agitated depression as a separate depressive disorder, researchers increasingly recognize agitation as an important feature that may accompany depressive episodes. This perspective has led to the development of psychometric instruments that specifically assess agitation-related depressive symptoms.
The Deenz Agitated Depression Scale was developed using contemporary perspectives on depressive disorders and psychomotor agitation. The primary purpose of the scale is to measure tendencies toward agitated depression and evaluate the impact of symptoms on overall functioning and well-being.
Participation
This assessment is intended for educational and self-reflection purposes only. Participation is completely anonymous and no personally identifying information is collected or stored.
Scoring & Interpretation
Each item is rated on a five-point agreement scale.
Raw Score Range:
0–108
Results include an Overall Agitated Depression Index and scores for nine dimensions:
• Agitation
• Irritability
• Anxiety
• Dysphoria
• Cognitive Dysregulation
• Fatigue
• Guilt
• Impulsivity
• Behavioral Impact
Each dimension contains 3 items.
Dimension scores are standardized to a 0–100 scale.
Overall Results:
• Minimal (0–20)
• Mild (21–40)
• Moderate (41–60)
• High (61–80)
• Very High (81–100)
Deenz Agitated Depression Scale (DADS) Questionnaire
Below is the Deenz Agitated Depression Scale (DADS), a digitally adapted 27- items self-assessment questionnaire.
Sources
Dar, Deen Mohd. Introducing the Deenz Agitated Depression Scale (DADS-22): A Brief Measure of Agitated Depression Traits. DOI: 10.22541/au.170967710.04061557/v1Version History
2026-02-15|v1.1|Updated interpretation framework.
2026-06-07|v1.2|Integrated into DrDeenz Psychometric Engine.
Community Discussion
The following comments were shared by participants after completing this assessment.
this helped me a lot I might actually end it I don't know when but... yeah, I'm trying to sh but I'm not bleeding so I try even harder till I bleed all my pain kicks at me and punches me in the stomach it's like its suffocating me to death
Agitation 98% Anxiety 87% and everything else below 40% \"Your likelihood of exhibiting Agitated Depression is 31%, indicating low tendencies.\" I was expecting a high likelihood, does it mean I am //angry man// with a mild depression