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What does a score of 0-7 on the Normal (no depression)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
What does a score of 8-16 on the Mild depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
What does a score of 17-23 on the Moderate depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
,What does a score of 24 or higher on Severe depression
the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
How are items on the Hamilton Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) severity.
scored?
What type of tool is the Hamilton A clinician administered tool used to assess the
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) evaluate?
HAM-D 17 Components Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale More focused on somatic symptoms which can over
estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment
response
, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in
older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS 1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive
statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
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Terms in this set (453)
What does a score of 0-7 on the Normal (no depression)
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
What does a score of 8-16 on the Mild depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
What does a score of 17-23 on the Moderate depression
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
,What does a score of 24 or higher on Severe depression
the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) indicate?
How are items on the Hamilton Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, depending on
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D) severity.
scored?
What type of tool is the Hamilton A clinician administered tool used to assess the
Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)? severity of depression symptoms.
What aspects of depression does the Psychological and physical aspects of depression.
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
(HAM-D) evaluate?
HAM-D 17 Components Mood
Guilt Feelings
SI
Insomnia
Work and Activities
Psychomotor Agitation or retardation
Anxiety (psychological and somatic symptoms)
Somatic symptoms
Hypochondriasis
Loss of weight
Insight
Limitation of HAM-D rating scale More focused on somatic symptoms which can over
estimate depression in medically ill patients
Alternative to HAM-D Scale Montgomery-Ashberg Depression Rating Scale
(MADRS) which is better for tracking and treatment
response
, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Consists of yes/no questions that assess emotional,
cognitive, and behavioral symptoms of depresion in
older adults. It avoids somatic symptoms that may
overlap with medical conditions
Key Areas assessed in GDS Mood and Enjoyment
Energy Levels
Social Withdrawal
Feelings of Hopelessness
Memory Concerns
Anxiety and Worry
Suicidal Thoughts
Scoring GDS 1 point of each depressed response
Yes to negative statements and no to positive
statements
Scoring Interpretation of GDS-30 0-30
0-9 Normal (no depression)
10-19 Mild Depression
20-30 Moderate to Severe Depression
Scoring Interpretation GDS-15 0-15
Shorter version
0-4: Normal (No depression)
5-8: Mild Depression
9-11: Moderate Depression
12-15: Severe Depression
