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- I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:
- As much as I always could
- Not quite so much now
- Definitely not so much now
- Not at all
- I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:
- As much as I ever did
- Rather less than I used to
- Definitely less than I used to
- Hardly at all
- I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:
- Yes, most of the time
- Yes, some of the time
- Not very often
- No, never
- I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:
- No, not at all
- Hardly ever
- Yes, sometimes
- Yes, very often
- I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:
- Yes, quite a lot
- Yes, sometimes
- No, not much
- No, not at all
- Things have been getting on top of me:
- Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope at all
- Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usual
- No, most of the time I have coped quite well
- No, I have been coping as well as ever
- I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:
- Yes, most of the time
- Yes, sometimes
- Not very often
- No, not at all
- I have felt sad or miserable:
- Yes, most of the time
- Yes, quite often
- Not very often
- No, not at all
- I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:
- Yes, most of the time
- Yes, quite often
- Only occasionally
- No, never
- The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:
- Yes, quite often
- Sometimes
- Hardly ever
- Never
Important Safety Note #
The EPDS is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Discuss the result with a qualified healthcare professional. Any response other than “Never” to the self-harm item requires prompt clinical assessment; if there may be immediate danger, contact local emergency services now.
Further Reading #
- how the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is used
- Australian Government Department of Health: National Framework for Universal Child and Family Health Services — guidance on EPDS screening, follow-up, and responses to the self-harm item.
