Depression Test

Features of Depression Test

Nine questions that don't mess around

You know that feeling when something's off but you can't quite name it? Depression Test from Inquiry Health LLC cuts through the noise. It's not a game, not a journaling app, not another mood tracker with pastel colors. It's a straightforward screening tool based on the PHQ-9, the same questionnaire your doctor might hand you during a checkup. You answer nine questions about how you've been feeling over the last two weeks—things like low energy, trouble sleeping, loss of interest in stuff you used to enjoy—and it gives you a score. That's it. No fluff, no frills, no "unlock premium to see your results."

The whole thing takes maybe three minutes. Each question has four options, from "not at all" to "nearly every day," and you tap your answer. The app doesn't ask for your name, email, or any personal data. No account creation, no ads, no selling your info to some third party. It's refreshingly private. Once you finish, you get a score that falls into one of five categories: minimal, mild, moderate, moderately severe, or severe depression. There's also a brief explanation of what that score means and a disclaimer that this isn't a diagnosis—just a tool to help you decide if you should talk to a professional.

The design is clean and minimal. White background, dark text, a simple progress bar at the top. No animations, no distracting graphics, no attempts to make you feel like you're in a spa. It feels clinical in the best way—serious and respectful. The font is large and easy to read, and the buttons are big enough that you don't accidentally tap the wrong thing. It's clearly built for function, not for looks, and that works in its favor. You're not here to be entertained; you're here to check in with yourself.

There's a history feature that saves your past results, so you can track changes over time. That's useful if you're trying to see whether therapy or medication is making a difference. But honestly, the app's real strength is its simplicity. It doesn't try to be a therapist or a support group. It just gives you a snapshot of where you're at, right now, based on a validated clinical tool. That's more than a lot of mental health apps offer.

Who'd get the most out of this? Anyone who's been wondering if what they're feeling is "just a rough patch" or something more. Use it once to get a baseline, or every couple of weeks to see if things are shifting. Just remember: the score is a starting point, not a verdict. If it's high, show it to your doctor. That's the whole point.