10 items
A 10-item short form of the CES-D measuring depressive symptom frequency over the past week. Validated for community and clinical populations.
Scoring
Items 5 and 8 are reverse-scored. Sum all items (0–30). Score ≥10 indicates clinically significant depressive symptoms.
Citation
Andresen, E. M., Malmgren, J. A., Carter, W. B., & Patrick, D. L. (1994). Screening for depression in well older adults: Evaluation of a short form of the CES-D. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 10(2), 77–84.
doi:10.1016/S0749-3797(18)30622-6License: Public domain.
I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I felt depressed.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I felt that everything I did was an effort.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I felt hopeful about the future.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I felt fearful.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
My sleep was restless.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I was happy.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I felt lonely.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
I could not get going.
0–3 · "Rarely or none of the time" → "All of the time"
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