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Zung Self Rating Depression Scale

The Zung Self Rating Depression Scale is a psychological assessment tool used to measure the severity of depression in individuals. It consists of 20 items that measure different aspects of depression such as mood, feelings of worthlessness, lack of activity, sleep disturbances, and thoughts of death or suicide. 

3 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General eligibility to complete the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale includes being 18 years of age or older, and having an understanding of the concepts of depression.

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Questions for Zung Self Rating Depression Scale

Questions

1.

I feel downhearted and blue

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
2.

Morning is when I feel the best.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
3.

I have crying spells or feel like it.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
4.

I have trouble sleeping at night.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
5.

I eat as much as I used to.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
6.

I still enjoy sex.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
7.

I notice that I am losing weight.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
8.

I have trouble with constipation.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
9.

My heart beats faster than usual.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
10.

I get tired for no reason.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
11.

My mind is as clear as it used to be.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
12.

I find it easy to do the things I used to.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
13.

I am restless and can’t keep still.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
14.

I feel hopeful about the future.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
15.

I am more irritable than usual.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
16.

I find it easy to make decisions.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
17.

I feel that I am useful and needed.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
18.

My life is pretty full.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
19.

I feel that others would be better off if I were dead.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time
20.

I still enjoy the things I used to do.

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. A little of the time
  2. Some of the time
  3. Good part of the time
  4. Most of the time

Scales Similar to Zung Self Rating Depression Scale

  • Patient Health Questionnaire
  • Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II)
  • Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale (RADS)
  • Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
  • Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
  • Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS)

Here are some FAQs and additional information
on
Zung Self Rating Depression Scale

What is the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale?

The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale is a questionnaire developed by William W.K. Zung in 1971 to measure the severity of depression in individuals. It is commonly used in clinical and research settings to assess the level of depressive symptoms in patients.

How many questions does the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale have?

The Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale consists of 20 questions that measure the severity of depressive symptoms in individuals.

How should the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale be scored?

Each answer on the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale is assigned a numerical value. The total score is calculated by adding together the values of each answer. The total score is then used to determine the severity of depressive symptoms.

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