GDS

Jeff Baker, Ph.D. - Chief Psychologist (APC) - (409) 747-2250

Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Version)
Yesavage, J.A. Psych Bulletin, 1998

Answers indicating depression are IN ALL CAPITALS. Each answer in all CAPS counts one point; scores greater than 5 indicates depressive symptoms, the higher the score the more indication of depression.

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1. Are you basically satisfied with your life?
2. Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?
3. Do you feel that your life is empty?
4. Do you often get bored?
5. Are you in good spirits most of the time?
6. Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen?
7. Do you feel happy most of the time?
8. Do you often feel helpless?
9. Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things?
10. Do you feel you have more problems than most?
11. Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?
12. Do you feel pretty worthless now?
13. Do you feel full of energy?
14. Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?
15. Do you think most people are better off than you?

Total DEPRESSION Score: