II. Background
- Geriatric Depression screening tool
- Tool is currently in the public domain
- Intended for interviewer to ask the questions
III. Questions: Short Form (15 questions, Positive answer in parentheses)
- Are you basically satisfied with your life? (NO)
- Have you dropped many of your activities and interests? (YES)
- Do you feel your life is empty? (YES)
- Do you often get bored? (YES)
- Are you in good spirits most of the time? (NO)
- Are you afraid something bad is going to happen to you? (YES)
- Do you feel happy most of the time? (NO)
- Do you often feel helpless? (YES)
- Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things? (YES)
- Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most? (YES)
- Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now? (NO)
- Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now? (YES)
- Do you feel full of energy? (NO)
- Do you feel that your situation is hopeless? (YES)
- Do you think most people are better off than you? (YES)
IV. Interpretation
- Normal: 0 to 4
- Mild depression: 5 to 8
- Moderate depression: 8 to 11
- Severe depression: 12 to 15
V. References
VI. Resources
- Geriatric Depression Scale site