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Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ-P) - Parent Version

Welcome to the parent version of the Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (SMFQ-P). This screening tool has been validated for children aged 6-17. This 13-question online test can help you understand if your child might be experiencing symptoms of depression. Answering these questions will help you identify any mood-related concerns you might want to discuss with your child's doctor or mental health clinician.

How to Complete the SMFQ-P Questionnaire

Take a moment to think about how your child has been feeling and acting during the past 2 weeks. For each question, pick the answer that best describes how true each statement is for your child:

  • Not True (0)
  • Sometimes True (1)
  • True (2)

This test asks about different aspects of mood and depression, such as feeling sad, having trouble concentrating, or losing interest in activities. Your answers will help identify if your child might benefit from professional support or evaluation.

Once you're done with the questionnaire, you can click the "View Results" button at the bottom of the page to see your answers. If you're unsure about any of the questions, you can always take the test again later.

After you finish, you can share your results with your child's doctor or mental health clinician to discuss any areas that might need attention.

Below is a list of statements about how your child might have been feeling or acting. For each statement, choose the answer that best describes how your child has been during the past 2 weeks:

1. S/he felt miserable or unhappy.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
2. S/he didn’t enjoy anything at all.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
3. S/he felt so tired that s/he just sat around and did nothing.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
4. S/he was very restless.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
5. S/he felt s/he was no good anymore.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
6. S/he cried a lot.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
7. S/he found it hard to think properly or concentrate.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
8. S/he hated him/herself.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
9. S/he felt s/he was a bad person.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
10. S/he felt lonely.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
11. S/he thought nobody really loved him/her.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
12. S/he thought s/he could never be as good as other kids.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
13. S/he felt s/he did everything wrong.
Not True
Sometimes
True
Error: *This field is required.
View Results
Score: 0

References

  • Angold, A., Costello, E. J., Messer, S. C., Pickles, A., Winder, F., & Silver, D. (1995). The development of a short questionnaire for use in epidemiological studies of depression in children and adolescents. International Journal of Methods in Psychiatric Research, 5, 237-249.
  • Original Source: Adrian Angold & Elizabeth J. Costello, 1987; Developmental Epidemiology Program; Duke University
  • Name: Short Mood and Feelings Questionnaire - Parent Version (SMFQ-P)

Please note: This mental health screening tool is for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We recommend taking screenshots or printing your results to share with a doctor or healthcare provider. Mental Health Center Kids, LLC disclaims any liability, loss, or risk incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of these screens.