What do the score bands mean?

Bands are loose signal categories — Steady, Mild, Moderate, Moderately high, and High. Higher bands mean more signs interfering with daily life, and a stronger case for talking to a professional.

Who is a short self-reflection tool like this for?

Anyone curious about their mood over the past two weeks. Tools like this are widely used as a first-line check and to track how things shift over time.

Is this used in clinical practice?

Short self-reflection tools of this shape are used in primary care and general mental-health self-monitoring as a first step before a fuller conversation with a professional.

Can this screener be retaken?

Yes. Retaking it a few weeks later is often more useful than a single score — it shows whether things are shifting.

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