Find out in 3 minutes.
The Gotland Male Depression Scale – the only validated screening tool designed specifically to detect depression in men. Anonymous. Free. Takes 3 minutes.
Depression in men looks different. Most screening tools miss it entirely.
The standard depression screening tools were designed around how depression presents in women. In men, paternal postnatal depression often looks like irritability, anger, withdrawal, risk-taking, and emotional shutdown – not sadness.
The Gotland Male Depression Scale was specifically developed to detect the male presentation of depression. It is the most clinically appropriate tool available for assessing paternal postnatal depression and is referenced in NHS perinatal mental health training.
This assessment is not a clinical diagnosis. It is a starting point – a way to put language around what you or the person you love may be experiencing, and a guide to the next step.
Questions. Takes 3 minutes.
No data stored unless you choose to share your email.
No purchase required. No account needed.
Ready to take the assessment?
Answer 13 questions honestly. You will receive a score and a clear explanation of what it means. Your results will suggest the most relevant next step for your situation.
This assessment is based on the Gotland Male Depression Scale and is provided for informational and reflective purposes only. It is not a clinical diagnosis and does not constitute medical advice. If you are concerned about your mental health or that of someone you love, please contact your GP.
If you are in crisis: Samaritans 116 123 (free, 24/7) | CALM 0800 58 58 58 | NHS 111 | Emergency services 999