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Major Depression Inventory

The Major Depression Inventory (MDI) is a self-report mood questionnaire developed by the World Health Organization’s Collaborating Center in Mental Health.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

Any individual over the age of 18 who is experiencing symptoms of depression can fill out the Major Depression Inventory (MDI). The MDI is a self-report questionnaire designed to assess the severity of depression symptoms and is often used in clinical settings.

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Questions for Major Depression Inventory

Questions

1.

Have you felt low in spirits or sad?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
2.

Have you lost interest in your daily activities?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
3.

Have you felt lacking in energy and strength?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
4.

Have you felt less self-confident?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
5.

Have you had a bad conscience or feelings of guilt?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
6.

Have you felt that life wasn’t worth living?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
7.

Have you had difficulty in concentrating?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
8.

Have you felt very restless?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
9.

Have you felt subdued or slowed down?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
10.

Have you had trouble sleeping at night?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
11.

Have you suffered from reduced appetite?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely
12.

Have you suffered from increased appetite?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Not at all
  2. A little bit
  3. Somewhat
  4. Very much
  5. Extremely

Scales Similar to Major Depression Inventory

  • Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)
  • Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
  • Zung Self-Rating Scale for Depression (SDS)
  • Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
  • Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (IDS)
  • Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Major Depression Inventory

What is the Major Depression Inventory (MDI)?

The Major Depression Inventory (MDI) is a self-report questionnaire designed to measure the severity of depressive symptoms.

What forms of depression does the MDI measure?

The MDI measures symptoms of major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder.

How long does it take to complete the MDI?

The MDI typically takes between 5 and 10 minutes to complete.

Who can use the MDI?

The MDI is intended for use by mental health professionals for use with adults aged 18 or over.

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