Beck depression inventory
Last reviewed 01/2018
This involves a twenty-one question survey completed by patient
- answers scored on 0 to 3 scale (Minimal: 0 Severe: 3)
- questions
- Sadness
- Hopelessness
- Past failure
- Anhedonia
- Guilt
- Punishment
- Self-dislike
- Self-blame
- Suicidal thoughts
- Crying
- Agitation
- Loss of interest in activities
- Indecisiveness
- Worthlessness
- Loss of energy
- Insomnia
- Irritability
- Decreased appetitie
- Diminished concentration
- Fatigue
- Lack of interest in sex
The survey results are interpreted:
Score <15: Mild Depression
Score 15-30: Moderate Depression
Score >30: Severe Depression