Please check the answer that best describes how you have felt over the past 7 days.
| 1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things: |
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0 = As much as I always could
1 = Not quite so much now
2 = Definitely not so much now
3 = Not at all |
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| 2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things: |
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0 = As much as I ever did
1 = Rather less than I used to
2 = Definitely less than I used to
3 = Hardly at all |
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| 3. I blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong: |
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3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, some of the time
1 = Not very often
0 = No, never |
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| 4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason: |
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0 = No, not at all
1 = Hardly ever
2 = Yes, sometimes
3 = Yes, very often |
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| 5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason: |
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3 = Yes, quite a lot
2 = Yes, sometimes
1 = No, not much
0 = No, not at all |
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| 6. Things have been getting to me: |
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3 = Yes, most of the time I haven't been able to cope at all
2 = Yes, sometimes I haven't been coping as well as usual
1 = No, most of the time I have coped quite well
0 = No, I have been coping as well as ever |
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| 7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping: |
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3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, sometimes
1 = Not very often
0 = No, not at all |
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| 8. I have felt sad or miserable: |
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3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, quite often
1 = Not very often
0 = No, not at all |
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| 9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying: |
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3 = Yes, most of the time
2 = Yes, quite often
1 = Not very often
0 = No, never |
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| 10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me: |
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3 = Yes, quite often
2 = Sometimes
1 = Hardly ever
0 = Never |
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Now, add up your total score.
If your total was below 5:
You are not likely to experience an episode of depression in the next year.
If your total was between 5 - 12:
You are at an increased risk for an episode of depression in the next 6-12 months. If symptoms develop, we recommend contacting your physician or call 817-927-1557.
If your total was above 12:
It is very likely that you are depressed. Please call your physician or, for an emergency, seek medical care immediately.
Cox, J.L.. Holden, J.M., and Sagovsky, R. 1987. Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 150: 782-786.
K.L. Wisner, B.L. Parry, C.M. Piontek, Postpartum Depression N Engl J Med vol. 347, No 3,
July 18, 2002, 194-199.