QIDS-SR - Quick Inventory of Depressive Symptomatology (Self-Report)

Patient rated, 16 item severity scale.
Rates the 9 criterion domains of major depression from the DSM-IV

1. Sleep disturbance
2. Psychomotor disturbance
3. Appetite/weight disturbance
4. Depressed Mood
5. Decreased interest
6. Decreased energy
7. Worthlessness / Guilt
8. Concentration /Decision making
9. Suicidal ideation

Items rated 0 to 3, takes between 5 to 7 minutes to complete

Total score 27

1. For domains (questions relating to the same area) like sleep - use the single highest score for the domain

Remind the subject (patient) to read all questions and all possible answers - and limit responses that best describes the patient over the last period since assessment

Must complete in one sitting