CES-D
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
The CES-D scale is a self-report tool designed to measure depressive symptoms in the general population. It is particularly used in epidemiology to identify the risk of depression.
- Number of questions
- 20 questions
- Estimated duration
- 3 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Lenore Radloff (1977)
- Category
- Depression
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is scored from 0 to 3 according to the frequency of the described symptoms during the previous week. The total score can range from 0 to 60, with high scores indicating a higher level of depressive symptoms.
Usage
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