Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

The CES-D is a 20-item measure that asks caregivers to rate how often over the past week they experienced symptoms associated with depression, such as restless sleep, poor appetite, and feeling lonely. Scores range from 0 to 60, with high scores indicating greater depressive symptoms.

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CES-D

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First used: 14 October 2021

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