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CES-D Depression Inventory
INSTRUCTIONS: For each statement, please choose the number that best describes how you have been feeling in the past week and write down the corresponding #. ----------------------------------------------- (0) Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day) (1) Some or a little of the time (1- 2 days) (2) Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (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 1 2 3 2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor. 0 1 2 3 3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues, even with the help from family or friends. 0 1 2 3 4. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing. 0 1 2 3 5. I felt depressed. 0 1 2 3 6. I felt that everything I did was an effort. 0 1 2 3 7. I thought my life had been a failure. 0 1 2 3 8. I felt fearful. 0 1 2 3 9. My sleep was restless. 0 1 2 3 10. I talked less than usual. 0 1 2 3 11. I felt lonely. 0 1 2 3 12. People were unfriendly. 0 1 2 3 13. I had crying spells. 0 1 2 3 14. I felt sad. 0 1 2 3 15. I felt that people dislike me. 0 1 2 3 16. I could not get “going”. 0 1 2 3 **Anyone with suicidal urges, intention, and plan should tell a loved one or close confidant and seek emergency care at your local E.R. for evaluation from a professional.** After you have completed the test, add up your total score (it will be somewhere between 0 and 51) Most people with depression score above a 16. Keep track of your mood changes by repeating this test in a week or so and see if your score remains consistent. If you are depressed, seek support and additional help. Add up your total score:_________ on Date:_________________ |
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