Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
SCORE
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things.
0 A) As much as I always could
1 B) Not quite so much now
2 C) Definitely not so much now
3 D) Not at all
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
0 A) As much as I ever did
1 B) Rather less than I used to
2 C) Definitely less than I used to
3 D) Hardly at all
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong.
3 A) Yes, most of the time
2 B) Yes, some of the time
1 C) Not very often
0 D) No, never
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason.
0 A) No, not at all
1 B) Hardly ever
2 C) Yes, sometimes
3 D) Yes, very often
5. I have felt scared or panicky for not very good reason
3 A) Yes, quite a lot
2 B) Yes, sometimes
1 C) No, not much
0 D) No, not at all
6. Things have been getting on top of me.
3 A) Yes, most of the time I haven't been able to cope at all
2 B) Yes, sometimes I haven't been coping as well as usual
1 C) No, most of the time I have coped quite well
0 D) No, I have been coping as well ever
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping.
3 A) Yes, most of the time
2 B) Yes, sometimes
1 C) Not very often
0 D) No, not at all
8. I have felt sad or miserable.
3 A) Yes, most of the time
2 B) Yes, quite often
1 C) Not very often
0 D) No, not at all
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying.
3 A) Yes, most of the time
2 B) Yes, quite often
1 C) Only occasionally
0 D) No, never
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.
3 A) Yes, quite often
2 B) Sometimes
1 C) Hardly ever
0 D) Never
Add up the total points
Maximum Score: 30
Possible Depression 10 or Greater
Always look at item 10 (Suicidal thoughts)