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Hamilton Depression ScaleThe Hamilton Depression Scale (abbreviated as HDS, HAMD or HAD) is a depression test measuring the severity of depression symptoms.
It can be used for both children and adults. HDS is a standard measure of depression used in research and for the evaluation of effectiveness of depression therapies and treatments. For whom is the test designed?This depression screening test is for professional use only. It is often used to test individuals, who have already been diagnosed as having depressive disorders. What precautions should I take?According to Hamilton, the depression test should 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 rewrote and commented the original text to help you interpreting the terms and getting more accurate choice, thus more exact score. 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, 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 test do not hesitate to contact us. Hamilton Depression Scale1. DEPRESSED MOOD
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