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Geriatric Depression Scale short form (GDS-15)

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Geriatric Depression Scale short form (GDS-15)

Screens for depressive symptoms in older adults using the 15-item GDS.

Answer according to how you felt during the past week. This tool is for screening and does not replace clinical diagnosis.

Items

Are you basically satisfied with your life?

Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?

Do you feel that your life is empty?

Do you often get bored?

Are you in good spirits most of the time?

Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?

Do you feel happy most of the time?

Do you often feel helpless?

Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things?

Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most?

Do you think it's wonderful to be alive now?

Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?

Do you feel full of energy?

Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?

Do you think that most people are better off than you are?

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Important Notice

This resource is intended for educational purposes only and is intended for US healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals should use independent medical judgment. All decisions regarding patient care must be handled by a healthcare professional and be made based on the unique needs of each patient.