QIDS-SR-16: Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology
Depression Assessment
Take the QIDS-SR-16 assessment. A 16-item self-report depression severity measure covering all nine DSM symptom domains, scored 0-27. Public domain and widely used in treatment monitoring.
Frequently asked questions
Other depression assessments
These measure the same area. A shorter one is easier to repeat; a longer one gives a steadier estimate.
PHQ-2 · 2 questions 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.PHQ-8 · 8 questions An 8-item depression screening tool that excludes the suicidality question from PHQ-9.PHQ-9 · 9 questions A 9-item depression screening tool that assesses the severity of depressive symptoms based on DSM criteria.MADRS · 10 questions The Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS) is a 10-item clinician-administered questionnaire designed to assess the severity of depressive episodes in patients with mood disorders. It focuses on psychological symptoms of depression and is particularly sensitive to treatment changes.GDS-15 · 15 questions A 15-item screening tool specifically designed to identify depression in older adults, using a simple yes/no format.HAM-D · 17 questions 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.CESD-R · 20 questions A 20-item self-report measure designed to assess depressive symptoms in the general population, with items reflecting DSM-IV criteria for major depression.
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