Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale

EPDS
10 Questions~4 MinutesPerinatal Domain

A 10-item self-report scale designed to screen for postnatal (postpartum) depression. Also validated for use during pregnancy and in fathers.

Publisher & Citation

Publisher: Developed by Cox, Holden, and Sagovsky. Reproduced with attribution per author guidelines.

Citation: Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., & Sagovsky, R. (1987). Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry, 150, 782-786.

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