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    Depression · 10 items · 0–30 · Cox JL, Holden JM, Sagovsky R (1987). Br J Psychiatry.

    Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale: Scoring, Cutoffs & Interpretation

    Ten-item screen for depression in the perinatal period.

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    Over the past seven days, how often have you been bothered by…

    01

    I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.

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    02

    I have looked forward with enjoyment to things.

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    03

    I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.

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    04

    I have been anxious or worried for no good reason.

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    05

    I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason.

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    06

    Things have been getting on top of me.

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    07

    I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.

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    08

    I have felt sad or miserable.

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    09

    I have been so unhappy that I have been crying.

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    10

    The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.

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    02 - The clinician's brief

    01 - Scoring & cutoffs

    How scoring works.

    Score
    Severity
    Interpretation
    0–9
    Low likelihood
    Depression is unlikely on this screen.
    10–12
    Possible depression
    Possible depression. Monitor and consider repeating in two weeks.
    13–30
    Likely depression
    Likely depression. Further assessment is recommended. Any positive response on the self-harm item needs immediate attention.

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