Zung self-rating depression scale (ZSRDS)

2nd most commonly used self-report inventory for depression after the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The ZDSRS has 20 items similar to the BDI. Each item is rated for frequency of occurrence on a scale ranging from 1 'little of the time' to 4 'most of the time'. Disadvantages: 1) symptoms that occur frequently, but may not be severe, receive a high rating 2) overclassifies non-depressed elderly due to items reflecting physical symptoms

General

screening for depression (includes depression assessment tools) depression scale

References

Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment, Osterweil et al eds, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000, pg 93, 113