A 15-item self-report measure of depression in older adults. Validated for ages 65 and older.
Publisher: Developed by Drs. Sheikh and Yesavage, Stanford University.
Citation: Sheikh, J.I. & Yesavage, J.A. (1986). Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Recent evidence and development of a shorter version. Clinical Gerontologist, 5(1-2), 165-173.