Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

The Edinburg Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) is a 10 item self-reported questionnaire that assists your GP to screen for emotional distress during pregnancy and postnatally.It is not a test and does not make a diagnosis. It is a tool which helps discussion with your GP.

Please read each statement and select a statement and score that best indicates how much this applied to you over the past week. There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement. Once finished, please add your scores and enter them into the box below

First Name *

Last Name *

Date Of Birth *

With the following questions, please select the rating that best represents your experience during the past 7 days .

There are no right or wrong answers. Do not spend too much time on any statement.

Once finished, please add your scores and enter them into the box below

1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:

0 - As much as I always could1 - Not quite as much now2 - Definitely not so much now3 - Not at all

2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:

0 - As much as I ever did1 - Rather less than I used to2 - Definitely less than I used to3 - Hardly at all

3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:

3 - Yes, most of the time2 - Yes, some of the time1 - Not very often0 - No, never

4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:

0 - No, not at all1 - Hardly ever2 - Yes, sometimes3 - Yes, very often

5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:

3 - Yes, quite a lot2 - Yes, sometimes1 - No, not much0 - No, not at all

6. Things have been getting on top of me:

3 - Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope at all2 - Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usual1 - No, most of the time I have coped quite well0 - No, I have been coping as well as ever

7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:

3 - Yes, most of the time2 - Yes, sometimes1 - Not very often0 - No, not at all

8. I have felt sad or miserable:

3 - Yes, most of the time2 - Yes, quite often1 - Not very often0 - No, not at all

9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:

3 - Yes, most of the time2 - Yes, quite often1 - Only occasionally0 - No, never

10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me: *

3 - Yes, quite often2 - Sometimes1 - Hardly ever0 - Never

Total

* Murray and Cox 1990 * Cox, Holden & Sagovsky 1987

*Office use

Scores0-9 : Scores in this range may indicate the presence of some symptoms of distress that may be shortlived and are less likely to interfere with day to day ability to function at home or at work. However ifthese symptoms have persisted more than a week or two further enquiry is warranted.

10-12 : Scores within this range indicate presence of symptoms of distress that may bediscomforting. Repeat the EDS in 2 weeks time and continue monitoring progress regularly. If thescores increase to above 12 assess further and consider referral as needed.

13 +: Scores above 12 require further assessment and appropriate management as the likelihood ofdepression is high. Referral to a psychiatrist/psychologist may be necessary.

Item 10: Any woman who scores 1, 2 or 3 on item 10 requires further evaluation before leaving theoffice to ensure her own safety and that of her baby