ObsObstetrics
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Screens for postnatal (and antenatal) depression; identifies women requiring clinical review.
Q1: I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
Q2: I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
Q3: I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
Q4: I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
Q5: I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason
Q6: Things have been getting on top of me
Q7: I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
Q8: I have felt sad or miserable
Q9: I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
Q10: The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
Reference: Cox JL et al. Br J Psychiatry 1987
Medical Disclaimer: This calculator is a clinical decision support tool for qualified healthcare professionals. It does not replace clinical judgement. Always interpret results in the full clinical context. Reference: Cox JL et al. Br J Psychiatry 1987.
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