The
Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Scale (EPDS): Scoring
Individual answers are scored according to the key below. A score of 12+ indicates the likelihood of depression, but not its severity. The EPDS Score is designed to assist, not replace clinical judgment.If you feel you may be at risk or suffering from post natal depression, please share these results with your care provider.
For each answer, give yourself the following points:
1a. 0
1b. 1
1c. 2
1d. 32a. 0
2b. 1
2c. 2
2d. 33a. 3
3b. 2
3c. 1
3d. 04a. 0
4b. 1
4c. 2
4d. 35a. 3
5b. 2
5c. 1
5d. 06a. 3
6b. 2
6c. 1
6d. 07a. 3
7b. 2
7c. 1
7d. 08a. 3
8b. 2
8c. 1
8d. 09a. 3
9b. 2
9c. 1
9d. 010a. 3
10b. 2
10c. 1
10d. 0For more information about the EDPS: