Nine item questionnaire for patients to measure depressive symptoms over the past two weeks. Questions are linked to the DSM-IV depression criteria, and therefore scores can be used to track changes in depression as a response to treatment. Included on the Healthy Start National Evaluation Program Survey
Kroenke, K; Spitzer, RL; and Williams, JB
Evidence Rating:
III
Cost:
Free
Additional Info:
Topics:
Depression
Perinatal Periods:
Postpartum Pre-/Inter-conception Prenatal
Resource types:
Screening Tools and Protocols
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