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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

The scale was developed in Edinburgh in 1987 by Cox, Holden, and Sagovsky.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

To be eligible to complete the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), you must be 18 years of age or older, have experienced a pregnancy and childbirth in the past 12 months, and be able to read and understand English.

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Questions for Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Questions

1.

I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. As much as I always could
  2. Not quite so much now
  3. Definitely not so much now
  4. Not at all
2.

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. As much as I ever did
  2. Rather less than I used to
  3. Definitely less than I used to
  4. Hardly at all
3.

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, most of the time
  2. Yes, some of the time
  3. Not very often
  4. No, never
4.

I have been anxious or worried for no good reason

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. No, not at all
  2. Hardly ever
  3. Yes, sometimes
  4. Yes, very often
5.

I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, quite a lot
  2. Yes, sometimes
  3. No, not much
  4. No, not at all
6.

Things have been getting on top of me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope at all
  2. Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usual
  3. No, most of the time I have coped quite well
  4. No, I have been coping as well as ever
7.

I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, most of the time
  2. Yes, sometimes
  3. Not very often
  4. No, not at all
8.

I have felt sad or miserable

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, most of the time
  2. Yes, quite often
  3. Not very often
  4. No, not at all
9.

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, most of the time
  2. Yes, quite often
  3. Only occasionally
  4. No, never
10.

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Yes, quite often
  2. Sometimes
  3. Hardly ever
  4. Never

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Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

What is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)?

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10-item self-report questionnaire used to identify women who may be suffering from postnatal depression. It is widely used in both clinical and research settings.

How reliable is the EPDS?

The EPDS has been found to be a reliable and valid measure of postnatal depression, with good internal consistency and test-retest reliability.

How is the EPDS scored?

The EPDS is scored from 0 to 30. Scores of 10 or greater are considered to be indicative of postnatal depression.

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