Add up the score for each of the 21 questions by counting the number to the LEFT of each
question you marked. The highest possible total for the whole test would be sixty-three and the
lowest possible score for the test would be zero. This would mean you circles zero on each
question. You can evaluate your depression according to the Table below.

Total Score Levels of Depression
0-10 = These ups and downs are considered normal
11-16 = Mild mood disturbance
17-20 = Borderline clinical depression
21-30 = Moderate depression
31-40 = Severe depression
over 40 = Extreme depression

A PERSISTENT SCORE OF 17 OR ABOVE INDICATES THAT YOU MAY NEED TREATMENT.

Scoring Key
Not At All = 0
Mildly = 1
Moderately = 2
Severely = 3

Add up the score for each of the 21 questions by using the scoring key above. The highest
possible total for the whole test would be sixty-three. Since the lowest possible score for each
question is zero, the lowest possible score for the test would be zero. This would mean you circles
zero on each question. You can evaluate your anxiety according to the Table below which is
based on the 1993 revisions.
Total Score Levels of Anxiety

0-7 = Minimal level of anxiety
8-15 = Mild anxiety
16-25 = Moderate anxiety
26-63 = Severe depression