Depression Scale for Teens

A 12-page printable scale to help teens talk about depression with the people they trust, in their own words.

Talking about depression as a teen is hard, especially when the adults asking just want a yes-or-no answer to "are you okay?"

This is a version of my depression scale designed specifically for teens. It uses language that's easier for them to understand and references how depression can show up in school life and home life.

I also have depression, and just like any mental illness - it doesn't present the same way all of the time and different people experience depression differently. Some people have suicidal ideation and some people don't. Some people feel an overwhelming sadness and other people feel completely numb. Depression can stop you from getting out of bed but for others, it doesn't.

The purpose of this scale is to help teens talk to their therapist, the adults in their lives, and teach them how to recognize the symptoms of depression. 

This is a communication tool, NOT a diagnostic or treatment tool, and shouldn’t be used as one. Any level of depression requires professional intervention especially when it comes to teens. Please go through it with your teen’s mental health professional first, just to double-check that it will be a good fit as a communication tool!

Here's What's Inside:

• 12-page PDF (with a black and white version for easy printing)
• The default Depression Scale
• A blank scale to fill out with your own symptoms
• The "Feeling Better" worksheet for listing self-care that helps at each level
• Worksheets for each level (1-5) to describe physical symptoms, coping skills, and how each level affects your life and relationships
• A list of discussion questions to open up conversation
• A list of suicide hotlines and textlines, just in case
• Digital fill-in enabled (use it on a tablet, computer, or print at home)

This scale is designed to be used together with a parent, caregiver, therapist, or trusted adult. Teens can also fill it out on their own and share it as a way to start a conversation.

Depression Scale for Adults: https://store.selfloverainbow.com/products/depression-scale-for-adults

Depression Scale for Kids: https://store.selfloverainbow.com/products/depression-scale-for-kids

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📩 INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD: Immediately after your purchase, you'll receive a link to download your files.

🖨️ You can fill it in digitally using Adobe Reader, Xodo, or GoodNotes, or print it from home or at a print shop like Staples, FedEx, or UPS, whichever works best for you.

🔐 FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY: All materials and designs are © and property of Dominee Calderon at Self-Love Rainbow LLC. Not for resale or redistribution. You can purchase a Private Use License to use one-on-one with clients. Private Practice License Here.

🌈 I am not a mental health professional. These tools are crafted from personal experience and are meant to be used as a peer-to-peer resource. They are not a replacement for professional advice and I always recommend working with a therapist if possible!

🧾REFUND POLICY: Refunds can only be offered if the digital files have not been downloaded.