GDS-5/15 Geriatric Depression Scale

Are you basically satisfied with your life?	Yes No
Do you often get bored?	Yes No
Do you often feel helpless?	Yes No
Do you prefer to stay home rather than going out and doing new things?	Yes No
Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?	Yes No
Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?	Yes No
Do you feel that your life is empty?	Yes No
Are you in good spirits most of the time?	Yes No
Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?	Yes No
Do you feel happy most of the time?	Yes No
Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most?	Yes No
Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?	Yes No
Do you feel full of energy?	Yes No
Do you feel your situation is hopeless?	Yes No
Do you think that most people are better off than you are?	Yes No

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GDS-5/15 Geriatric Depression Scale

GDS-5 score of 2 or more indicates possible depression (Hoyl et al., 1999); ask remaining 10 questions.

GDS-15 score of 5-9 indicates possible depression; scores above 9 usually indicate depression (Sheikh & Yesavage, 1986).

Used with permission from Brink, T., Yesavage, J. A., Lum, O., Heersema, P., Adey, M., & Rose, T. (1982). Screening tests for geriatric depression. Clinical Gerontologist 1 (1), 37?44.