Survey

Persistent depressive disorder (PDD) is a relatively unknown condition that often goes undetected. Complete this brief questionnaire to determine if you exhibit certain warning signs of PDD.

This self-assessment is not exhaustive and is not intended to replace a diagnosis from a qualified health professional.

If you answer Yes to more than two (2) of the questions below (items 3 to 6), you may want to consult a health specialist for a check-up and diagnosis, if applicable.

QUESTION 1
What is your gender identity?
  • Female
  • Male
  • Other
QUESTION 2
What is your age bracket?
  • 18 to 24 years
  • 25 to 34 years
  • 35 to 44 years
  • 45 to 64 years
  • 65 and over
QUESTION 3
Have you felt depressed or low for most of the day, on a regular basis, for at least two years?
  • Yes
  • No
QUESTION 4
Do you typically have a negative self-image?
  • Yes
  • No
QUESTION 5
Do you typically feel discouraged when you picture your future or future events, or when you must resolve immediate problems?
  • Yes
  • No
QUESTION 6
Do you suffer from two (or more) of the following symptoms: loss of appetite or hyperphagia, insomnia or hypersomnia, fatigue or a loss of energy, low self-esteem, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, a feeling of desperation?
  • Yes
  • No

Testimonials

The primary goal of our PDD public awareness campaign is to alert and inform the public of PDD so that sufferers and their loved ones can recognize this little-known condition that often goes undiagnosed.

Here are a few testimonials from people dealing with PDD intended to increase public understanding of the condition and its effects.

The testimonials also aim to raise awareness of the negative impacts PDD can have on sufferers and their loved ones.

Share your testimonial with us

Do you suffer from PDD? Are you in regular contact with someone living with PDD? Are you a health professional who has diagnosed someone with PDD?

Share your story and inspire others to do the same; help information on this little-known condition reach all Quebecers.

Send us your testimonial by email.

You are not alone

Living with PDD or being confronted with the condition can be overwhelming. Do you suffer from PDD and would like to talk to people who know what you’re going through? Are you unsure how to approach someone you know who might be living with PDD? You’re in good company!

Talk to people affected directly or indirectly by persistent depressive disorder through our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter).

Use the #whatisPDD hashtag to join the campaign and spread awareness of this little-known condition that affects a large proportion of the population.

You are not alone

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