Tool Introduction
Free online test of the Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS). The Self-Rating Depression Scale (SDS) is one of the most famous self-rating depression scales and is one of the scales recommended by the U.S. Department of Education, Health and Welfare for psychopharmacology research. It is easy to use and can directly reflect the patient's subjective feelings of depression. It is currently widely used in depression testing and screening. The SDS depression test scale contains 20 items, divided into 4 levels of scoring. The tester can quickly understand whether he or she is depressed and the degree of depression through the test.
This scale is completely free to test and view the results. Please answer the questions carefully before submitting. Please read each test item carefully, make sure you understand the meaning clearly, and then choose the option that best suits you based on your actual feelings in the past week. The scale test results are for reference only.
Self-rating depression scale SDS rating
| Standard score (original score × 1.25) | Rating |
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| 0~52 | May not be depressed |
| 53~62 | Possible mild depression |
| 63~72 | Possible moderate depression |
| 73~100 | Possible severe depression |
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Note: The standard score range is 0~100.
Scores in the range of 0~52 indicate that there may be no depression. Scores in the range of 53~62 indicate that there may be mild depression. Scores in the range of 63~72 indicate that there may be moderate depression. Scores in the range of 73~100 indicate that there may be severe depression. |
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