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Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDI-Y)

Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDI-Y) Test

Understand a teen’s depressive symptoms in just 3 minutes. 13 quick items deliver a clear score that helps spot concerns early and guide next steps.

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26/39

Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDIfY)

Measures the severity of depressive symptoms in adolescents based on self-reported thoughts and feelings.

Satisfactory well-being

Mild to moderate symptoms

Severe symptoms

0 – 9: Satisfactory well-being | 10 – 22: Mild to moderate symptoms | 23 – 39: Severe symptoms

A score of 26 falls in the Severe symptoms range, indicating a high level of depressive symptom severity compared with typical adolescent responses on this scale.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Concerned parents and guardians

41%OF USERS

Parents take it to check whether mood changes, irritability, withdrawal, or sleep issues might point to depression and to decide if professional support is needed.

Teens seeking clarity

34%OF USERS

Teenagers take it privately when they feel persistently sad, unmotivated, overwhelmed, or unlike themselves and want a quick snapshot of how serious it may be.

School counselors and clinicians

25%OF USERS

School psychologists, counselors, and youth clinicians use it as a fast screening tool to guide next steps and decide whether further assessment is warranted.

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Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDIfY)

Average

19.8

Normal range

13.7 — 25.8

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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for depressive symptoms commonly reported by adolescents. It summarizes symptom severity based on self-reported thoughts, feelings, and functioning.

How long does it take and how many items are included?

Completion time is about 3 minutes. It contains 13 items.

How are responses selected?

Each item has several statements ordered by severity. Select the statement that best matches how things have been recently.

How are results scored and interpreted?

Responses are converted into a total score that reflects symptom severity. Scores support screening and triage and do not establish a diagnosis by themselves.

What if an item suggests self-harm or severe distress?

Such responses require prompt follow-up by a qualified professional using a safety assessment. Immediate support is indicated if there is current risk.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

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Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDI-Y) Test - Symptoms and Signs

depression

This brief self-report measure is designed to screen for depressive symptom severity in adolescents. The Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDI-Y) provides a structured snapshot of current mood-related concerns to inform clinical triage and next-step assessment.

The instrument includes 13 items and typically takes about 3 minutes to complete. Respondents select statements that best match their recent experiences, yielding a summed score that can support interpretation of symptom burden in context. Results from the Beck Depression Inventory for Youth (BDI-Y) are commonly used as an adjunct to clinical interview and collateral information rather than as a stand-alone diagnosis.

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