MADRS
Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
The MADRS is a rating scale used by the clinician to measure the severity of depressive symptoms in adults. It makes it possible to monitor the course of a depressive disorder and the effectiveness of treatments. Administration involves a semi-structured interview conducted by a professional.
- Number of questions
- 10 questions
- Estimated duration
- 15 minutes
- Language
- English
- Original name
- Montgomery–Åsberg Depression Rating Scale
- Target audience
- Adults
- Authors
- Stuart A. Montgomery, Marie Åsberg (1979)
- Category
- Depression
Scoring & interpretation
Each item is rated from 0 to 6 according to the severity of the symptoms observed during the interview. The total score ranges from 0 to 60: the higher the score, the more severe the depression. Interpretation cutoffs guide the clinician: 0-6 absent, 7-19 mild, 20-34 moderate, 35-60 severe.
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