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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Postnatal depression, as described by Elliott (2000), is depression occurring within the first year after childbirth, affecting up to 30% of mothers with symptoms like sadness, fatigue, and difficulty bonding with the baby.

2 minutes to complete

Eligibility

The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is generally completed by women who are in their postnatal phase, typically within 6-8 weeks after childbirth. However, it can also be used during pregnancy.

Questions for Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Questions for Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

1.

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

Please check the answer that comes closest to how you have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today. All questions must be answered.

The answer should be a single choice:

As much as I always could
Not quite so much now
Definitely not so much now
Not at all

2.

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things

The answer should be a single choice:

As much as I ever did
Rather less than I used to
Definitely less than I used to
Hardly at all

3.

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, most of the time
Yes, some of the time
Not very often
No, never

4.

I have been anxious or worried for no good reason

The answer should be a single choice:

No, not at all
Hardly ever
Yes, sometimes
Yes, very often

5.

I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, quite a lot
Yes, sometimes
No, not much
No, not at all

6.

Things have been getting on top of me

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope at all
Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usual
No, most of the time I have coped quite well
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:

Yes, most of the time
Yes, sometimes
Not very often
No, not at all

8.

I have felt sad or miserable

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Not very often
No, not at all

9.

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, most of the time
Yes, quite often
Only occasionally
No, never

10.

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me

The answer should be a single choice:

Yes, quite often
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never

Interpretation

Score Range	Interpretation
0–6	Mild depression
14–19	Moderate depression
20–30	Severe depression

Reference

Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., & Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. The British Journal of Psychiatry, 150(6), 782-786.

Author

Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., & Sagovsky, R.

Year

1987

License

CC BY-NC-SA 4.0

FAQs on Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

: Postnatal depression is a serious mood disorder that can occur after childbirth, lasting weeks or months, while “baby blues” are mild mood swings that usually resolve within two weeks.
: Symptoms include persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities, fatigue, trouble sleeping, feelings of guilt or worthlessness, and difficulty bonding with the baby.
: It is caused by a combination of hormonal changes, emotional factors, lack of support, and sometimes previous mental health issues.

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