Psychiatry / Mental Health A

Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15)

15-item self-report screening tool for depression in older adults (>65 years). Avoids somatic items that confound depression screening in the elderly. Short form of original 30-item GDS.

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 is 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?*

References

Sheikh JI, Yesavage JA. Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clin Gerontol. 1986;5(1/2):165-173.
Yesavage JA, et al. Development and validation of a geriatric depression screening scale. J Psychiatr Res. 1982;17(1):37-49.

Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.

Drugs

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

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