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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Short Form |
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Written by HealthyPlace.com Staff Writer
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Dec 06, 2008 |
A + A - RESET
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A self-administered depression scale for those over 65 which measures depression in the elderly
CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER FOR HOW YOU FELT THIS PAST WEEK
| Are you basically satisfied with your life? |
yes |
NO |
| Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? |
YES |
no |
| Do you feel that your life is empty? |
YES |
no |
| Do you often get bored? |
YES |
no |
| Are you in good spirits most of the time? |
yes |
NO |
| Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you? |
YES |
no |
| Do you feel happy most of the time? |
yes |
NO |
| Do you often feel helpless? |
YES |
no |
| Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things? |
YES |
no |
| Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? |
YES |
no |
| Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now? |
yes |
NO |
| Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? |
YES |
no |
| Do you feel full of energy? |
yes |
NO |
| Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? |
YES |
no |
| Do you think that most people are better off than you are? |
YES |
no |
Score: _______ (Number of "depressed" answers - ones that are bold
Answers in bold indicate depression.
For clinical purposes a score over 5 points is suggestive of depression and should warrent a follow-up interview. Scores over 10 are almost always depression.
Note: This is a self-report inventory. The validity of the result depends entirely on your honesty.
next: Depression in Elderly
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Last Updated( Jan 29, 2009 )
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reviewed by: Harry Croft, MD
Psychiatrist, HealthyPlace.com Medical Director
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