According to media reports on February 9,Mr. Li, who works in an Internet company, spent 0.99 yuan to purchase a set of test questions. After answering 100 questions in 3 minutes, he "confirmed" that he had mild depression.On the e-commerce platform,Search for "depression test questions" and you will see that many stores are selling similar questions.The price of the electronic version is usually less than 1 yuan, and the store claims that the test questions can self-test anxiety, depression, etc.
In this regard, experts remind that it is impossible to distinguish whether emotional problems are normal by relying on simple online tests alone. Professional psychological assessment scales have a strict development process. Most of the various anxiety and depression tests uploaded online are simplified versions of formal scales, with a large amount of content deleted, and the results are not professional reference.
To diagnose psychological problems, you should go to a professional medical institution.Never rely on unverified psychological tests online to make your own judgment. Such tests are not only prone to misleading and misjudgment, but may also lead to missing the best opportunity for psychological problem intervention.
It is reported that what we usually call depression is a group of mental and psychological diseases characterized by low mood, accompanied by a series of negative thoughts and behavioral changes. Therefore, depression is a common and serious mental health disorder. It is not a simple "bad mood" or "mental weakness" and requires treatment at a professional institution.