Beck Depression Test for iPhone

Quick summary of the app

Beck Depression Test is a free iPhone app created by Evgeny Razumov. Listed under Lifestyle with a focus on Health & Fitness, it uses a 21-question self-report questionnaire to help users reflect on symptoms and attitudes commonly associated with depression.

What the questionnaire evaluates

The tool asks users to rate items that reflect emotional patterns, thinking styles, and physical symptoms often linked to depressive states. It is intended to promote self-reflection and awareness rather than serve as a clinical diagnosis.

Signs and areas assessed

• Persistent low or depressed mood
• Reduced interest in sexual activity (loss of libido)
• Feelings of personal failure or underachievement
• Recurrent thoughts about punishment or being punished
• Unwanted or suicidal thoughts
• Increased tendency to cry
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
• Heightened irritability
• Reduced appetite or changes in eating behavior
• Worries about bodily health or physical symptoms
• Social withdrawal or pulling away from others
• Dissatisfaction with oneself or self-dislike
• Guilt or excessive self-blame
• Pessimistic outlook on the future
• Difficulties functioning at work or school
• Low energy or persistent fatigue
• Weight loss not explained by dieting
• Preoccupation with body image
• Tendency to accuse oneself internally (self-accusation)
• General dissatisfaction with personal achievements and relationships

Important precautions

This app is not a substitute for professional evaluation. Results are for informational purposes only. If you have concerns about mood, safety, or mental health, contact a licensed healthcare provider for an assessment and treatment recommendations.

Suggested alternative

If you prefer a different type of app experience, consider the paid mobile title Little Kitten — My Favorite Cat, which offers a casual, pet-themed interface for relaxation and light distraction.