Student Counseling Center
Self Help Tests You Can Take!
The following are simple tests that you can take to gain a better understanding of yourself in the following areas:
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The Depression Test
The following are some of the symptoms of clinical depression. Responding honestly, use the checklist to determine if you (or someone you know) suffer from this illness.
Total = ?
If you have checked four or more symptoms and they have lasted for more than one month, you may be suffering from depression.
Call the Spalding University Counseling Center at
585-7127 for a free consultation.
Self-Help Tests
Spalding University Homepage / Counseling Center Homepage
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The Eating Disorders Test
The following is a list of symptoms commonly found in persons with eating disorders. Please review this list and check those symptoms that apply to you or someone you know.
Feels "fat" even though other people see thinness
If you (or someone you know) have checked one or more of these symptoms, you may be in need of a further assessment for eating disorders. Why not contact the Spalding University Student Counseling Center for a free, confidential consultation.
585-7127
Self-Help Tests
Spalding University Homepage / Counseling Center Homepage
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The Alcohol Test
To find out about your drinking habits, just answer the following questions honestly.
1) How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?
0 = Never 1 = Monthly or Less 2 = 2 to 4 Times/Month 3 = 2 to 3 Times/Week 4 = 4+ Times/Week
2) How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?
0=None 1=One or Two 2=Three or Four 3=Five or Six 4=Seven to Nine 5=Ten or More
3) How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
4) How often during the last year have you found that you were unable to stop drinking once you had started?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
5) How often during the last year have you failed to do what was expected of you because of drinking?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
6) How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get going after a heavy drinking session?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
7) How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
8) How often during the last year have you been unable to remember the night before because you had been drinking?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
9) Have you or someone else been injured as the result of your drinking?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
10) Has a relative, friend, or health professional been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?
0=Never 1=Less than Monthly 2=Monthly 3=Weekly 4=Daily or Almost Daily
Scoring: Add up your total points. Scores above 8 indicate the possibility of a problem.
If you scored above 8, why not give the Student Counseling Center a call for a free consultation.
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