CES-D Depression Scale
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)

Below is a list of ways you might have felt or behaved. Please indicate how often you have felt this way during the past week.

Scoring:

  • Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day) = 0
  • Some or a little of the time (1-2 days) = 1
  • Occasionally or moderate amount of time (3-4 days) = 2
  • Most or all of the time (5-7 days) = 3
During the past week: Rarely
(< 1 day)		 Some
(1-2 days)		 Occasionally
(3-4 days)		 Most
(5-7 days)
1. I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me.
2. I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.
3. I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family or friends.
4. I felt I was just as good as other people.
5. I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
6. I felt depressed.
7. I felt that everything I did was an effort.
8. I felt hopeful about the future.
9. I thought my life had been a failure.
10. I felt fearful.
11. My sleep was restless.
12. I was happy.
13. I talked less than usual.
14. I felt lonely.
15. People were unfriendly.
16. I enjoyed life.
17. I had crying spells.
18. I felt sad.
19. I felt that people disliked me.
20. I could not get "going."

Disclaimer: This screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. A mental health professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any mental health condition.

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