Postnatal Depression Test Calculator

Track wellbeing using a trusted postpartum screening framework. See totals, severity ranges, charts, and exports. Understand patterns and plan helpful next steps with confidence.

Important note

This tool is a screening calculator, not a diagnosis. It helps organise answers from the last seven days and supports discussion with a qualified health professional.

If you feel you might harm yourself, feel unable to stay safe, or need urgent help, contact your local emergency services or crisis support line immediately.

Postnatal depression test form

Answer every item based on how you have felt during the past 7 days.

Q1
I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
Q2
I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
Q3
I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
Q4
I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
Q5
I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason
Q6
Things have been getting on top of me
Q7
I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
Q8
I have felt sad or miserable
Q9
I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
Q10
The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
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Plotly score chart

Complete the form to generate the question-by-question score chart.

Example data table

Example profile Total score Question 10 score Screen range Suggested interpretation
Example A 7 0 Below common positive-screen threshold Lower reported symptom burden. Continue monitoring and discuss concerns if symptoms persist.
Example B 11 0 Positive screen range Symptoms deserve timely follow-up and supportive discussion with a clinician.
Example C 16 1 Higher-likelihood positive screen Prompt professional assessment is recommended, with immediate attention to safety.

Formula used

Total Score = Sum of all 10 question scores

Each item contributes a score from 0 to 3.

Questions 1, 2, and 4 score from 0 to 3 in the listed order.

Questions 3 and 5 through 10 use reversed scoring in the listed order.

The maximum total is 30. A nonzero score on question 10 should be treated as an urgent safety flag.

How to use this calculator

  1. Read each statement and answer using only the last 7 days.
  2. Select one option for every question.
  3. Press Calculate score to view the total above the form.
  4. Review the status badge, item table, and score chart.
  5. Download the report as CSV or PDF if you want to save or share it.
  6. Use the result to support a real discussion with a healthcare professional.

FAQs

1. What does the total score mean?

It summarises how strongly postnatal depressive symptoms were reported over the last seven days. Higher totals suggest more concern and a stronger need for clinical follow-up.

2. Is this tool a diagnosis?

No. It is a screening aid. Diagnosis requires full clinical assessment, context, history, and professional judgement.

3. When should I repeat the test?

You can repeat it when symptoms change, after supportive care begins, or if a clinician asks you to monitor progress over time.

4. Why is question 10 treated differently?

It asks about thoughts of self-harm. Any score above zero needs immediate attention, even if the total score is otherwise moderate or low.

5. Can I still need help with a lower score?

Yes. Distress, anxiety, poor bonding, sleep problems, or feeling unsafe still matter. Reach out whenever symptoms affect your wellbeing or daily life.

6. Can partners or family use this result?

They can use it as a conversation starter, but the answers should come from the person experiencing the symptoms.

7. Why does the test focus on the last 7 days?

That time window helps capture current symptoms clearly and makes repeat measurements easier to compare.

8. Can this calculator help track recovery?

Yes. Repeating the same structured questions over time can help show changes in symptom intensity, especially when reviewed with a clinician.

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