Obstetrics & Gynaecology Psychiatry Strong — NICE CG192 / Cox 1987

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

10-item validated screening tool for postnatal depression. Validated for antenatal use. Score ≥13 suggests probable depression.

I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things*

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things*

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong*

I have been anxious or worried for no good reason*

I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason*

Things have been getting on top of me*

I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping*

I have felt sad or miserable*

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying*

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me*

References

Cox JL, Holden JM, Sagovsky R. Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Br J Psychiatry. 1987.
NICE CG192. Antenatal and postnatal mental health: clinical management and service guidance. 2020.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Drugs

Pathways

Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.