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Measure: Depression ^#120500

Definition: A questionnaire to assess major depressive disorder (MDD), a mood disorder characterized by one or more major depressive episodes without manic, mixed or hypomanic episodes (American Psychiatric Association, 2000).

Purpose: This measure is used to screen an individual for the presence of depression and to assess the severity of underlying symptoms. Depression is a common disorder with the lifetime risk between 10-25% for women and 5-12% for men. Depression demonstrates a familial pattern and is co-morbid with other psychiatric disorders including anxiety disorder, substance use disorders, and eating disorders. Additionally, certain medical conditions such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease increase the risk of depression (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). Some individuals who present with major depressive episodes may have a bipolar spectrum disorder.

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Add to My Toolkit ^#120501 Protocol: Depression - Child » PDF

Add to My Toolkit ^#120502 Protocol: Depression - Adult » PDF

Essential Measures

Current Age
Gender
Hypomania/Mania Symptoms

Related Measures

General Psychiatric Assessment

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Brain or Mental Dysfunction
Maternal Complications
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Keywords: Depression, depressive severity, MDD, major depressive disorders, depression screening, bipolar disorder, bipolar I disorder, bipolar II disorder, bipolar spectrum disorder Composite International Diagnostic Index - Short Form, CIDI-SF, CIDISF, Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptoms, QIDS, Childhood depression, World Health Organization, WHO, Psychiatric

Measure Release Date: May 12, 2010

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