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This questionnaire measures clinical depression. However, it is primarily a screening instrument and the results should be discussed with your doctor or therapist. It was developed by the Center for Epidemiological Studies and has extensive research validation.

Directions: Below is a list of some of the ways you may have felt or behaved. Please indicate how often you have felt this way during the past week:

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Item 1: I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 2: I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 3: I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 4: I felt that I was just as good as other people.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 5: I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 6: I felt depressed.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 7: I felt that everything I did was an effort.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 8: I felt hopeful about the future.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 9: I thought my life had been a failure.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 10: I felt fearful.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 11: My sleep was restless.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 12: I was happy.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 13: I talked less than usual.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 14: I felt lonely.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 15: People were unfriendly.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 16: I enjoyed life.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 17: I had crying spells.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 18: I felt sad.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 19: I felt that people disliked me.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

Item 20: I could not get going.

Rarely or None of the Time (Less than 1 day)
Some or a Little of the Time (1-2 days)
Occasionally or a Moderate Amount of the Time (3-4 days)
All of the Time (5-7 days)

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