Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

Postnatal Depression Online Test


Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10-item self-report depression test measuring the severity of depression symptoms in women having or expecting a baby.

 

For whom is the test designed?

This depression test is intended for screening of women having or expecting a baby, or of women who might have depression during pregnancy.

 

What precautions should I take?

Screening for depression is complex. Further evaluation is required for women displaying higher score. The test used to be administered by a clinician experienced in working with psychiatric patients because of the the difficulty of the interpretation of clinical terms.

 

Can you help me?

We created an online test about depression and pregnancy, once you have answered the questions, you'll see your result immediately.

We rewrote the original text to help you interpreting the terms and getting more accurate choice, thus more exact score.

Please mark the answer that comes closest to how you have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today.

You should follow these simple instructions:

  • Please read each group of statements very carefully.

  • Just tick the answer, what you think being the most descriptive for your case. Choose only one for each title (there is no chance to select more than one, anyway). If none of them is really adequate, choose the nearest one.

  • After answering all the questions of Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale, hit the 'Score Me' button. A new window will open with your score and result.

  • Form Requirements: Javascript must be on for this form to work correctly (in the options or preferences section of your browser).

But don't forget: don't rely on the result obtained.

If you have problems with the depression test do not hesitate to contact us.

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
ONLINE TEST

 

DURING THE PAST WEEK:

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

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.

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.

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.

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

5. I have felt scared or panicky for not very good reason.

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

6. Things have been getting on top of me.

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.

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

8. I have felt sad or miserable.

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.

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

10.The thought of harming myself has occurred to me.

Yes, quite often
Sometimes
Hardly ever
Never

 

Please check your answers before you hit the button.

References:

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

K. L. Wisner, B. L. Parry, C. M. Piontek, Postpartum Depression N Engl J Med vol. 347, No 3, July 18, 2002,
194-199.

You may consider the following depression tests to evaluate your state further:

 

Hamilton Depression Scale
One of the most known depression test with 17 questions. However it is intended for clinical use only.

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