Assessment CES-D Depression Screening The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale is a validated 20-item self-report measure of depressive symptoms over the past week, developed by the NIMH and widely used in clinical and research settings.
This is a validated screening instrument for informational and self-monitoring purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace professional clinical evaluation. If you are in crisis, contact 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or call 911.
Below is a list of ways you might have felt or behaved. Please indicate how often you have felt this way during the past week.
0 = Rarely or none of the time (<1 day)1 = Some or a little (1-2 days)2 = Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days)3 = Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
1. I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
4. I felt that I was just as good as other people.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
5. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
6. I felt depressed.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
7. I felt that everything I did was an effort.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
8. I felt hopeful about the future.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
9. I thought my life had been a failure.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
10. I felt fearful.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
11. My sleep was restless.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
12. I was happy.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
13. I talked less than usual.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
14. I felt lonely.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
15. People were unfriendly.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
16. I enjoyed life.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
17. I had crying spells.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
18. I felt sad.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
19. I felt that people dislike me.
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
20. I could not get “going.”
0 Rarely or none of the time (<1 day) 1 Some or a little (1-2 days) 2 Occasionally or a moderate amount (3-4 days) 3 Most or all of the time (5-7 days)
0 of 20 answered Score: 0 / 60
