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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Test

Understand current depression symptoms in about 4 minutes. A trusted 20 item screener for ages 10 and up that supports quick follow up and ongoing progress tracking.
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39/60
Depressiveness Scale (DS)
Measures the severity of depressive symptoms experienced over the past week.
Normal range
Mild to moderate
Severe
0 – 17: Normal range | 18 – 30: Mild to moderate | 31 – 60: Severe
A score of 39 falls in the Severe range (31–60), indicating a high level of depressive symptoms over the past week.
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Who Usually Takes This Test?
Feeling persistently low
41%OF USERS
People who have felt down, empty, tired, or unmotivated lately and want a quick check of how strong those symptoms have been over the past week.
Therapy and self-monitoring
34%OF USERS
Clients already in counseling or under care who use the questionnaire periodically to track changes in mood, sleep, and concentration.
School and clinic screening
25%OF USERS
Psychologists, educators, or healthcare staff who screen adolescents and adults to identify who may need a fuller assessment or support.
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Depression Scale (DS)
Average
28.5
Normal range
20.1 — 36.9
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What does this questionnaire measure?
It screens for depressive symptoms and estimates their severity over the past week. Results support decisions about follow-up assessment or monitoring.
Who is this questionnaire intended for?
It is designed for adults and adolescents approximately age 10–11 and older. For younger children and teens, a child-focused version is typically used.
What time period should responses cover?
Items refer to how the person felt or behaved during the past 7 days. Responses should reflect that week rather than long-term patterns.
How long does it take to complete, and how many items are included?
It includes 20 items and usually takes about 4 minutes to complete. Items are rated using brief frequency-based response options.
How should the results be interpreted?
Scores indicate level of symptom burden and are used for screening rather than diagnosis. Elevated scores warrant clinical review and, when appropriate, further evaluation.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
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CES-D Depression Scale Test

Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) Test

depression

This self-report measure is used to screen for the presence and severity of depressive symptoms in community and clinical settings. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) assesses how frequently common depressive experiences have occurred over a recent time frame, supporting identification of individuals who may benefit from further evaluation.

The instrument contains 20 items and typically requires about 4 minutes to complete. It is widely used for initial symptom screening, research applications, and monitoring symptom change over time; scores should be interpreted in clinical context and are not diagnostic on their own. The Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was developed by Lenore S. Radloff.

Author: Lenore S. Radloff
Literature: Beck, A. T., Steer, R. A., & Brown, G. K. Manual for the Beck Depression Inventory–II. Psychological Corporation. 1996.; Cicchetti, D., & Toth, S. L. Child maltreatment. Annual Review of Clinical Psychology. 2005.; Radloff, L. S. The CES-D scale: a self-report depression scale for research in the general population. Applied Psychological Measurement. 1977.; Achenbach, T. M., & Rescorla, L. A. Manual for the ASEBA school-age forms & profiles. University of Vermont, Research Center for Children, Youth, & Families. 2001.
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