Depression surveys

A 20-item self-report measure designed to assess depressive symptoms in the general population, with items reflecting DSM-IV criteria for major depression.

A 15-item screening tool specifically designed to identify depression in older adults, using a simple yes/no format.

The Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) is a clinician-administered assessment that evaluates the severity of depression. Originally developed with 17 items, it focuses on cognitive and physical symptoms of depression and is widely used in clinical practice and research.

The Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a 10-item clinician-administered depression rating. Survey Doctor's current digital definition has known wording and response-anchor defects and should not guide clinical interpretation.

A 2-item ultra-brief screening tool for depression. The PHQ-2 inquires about the frequency of depressed mood and anhedonia over the past two weeks.

An 8-item depression screening tool that excludes the suicidality question from PHQ-9.

A 9-item adult depression screening questionnaire that describes symptom severity over the past 2 weeks.