EPDS

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
As you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, we would like to know how you are feeling. Please check the answer that comes closest to how you have felt IN THE PAST 7 DAYS, not just how you feel today.

Here is an example, already completed.
I have felt happy:

Yes, all the timeYes, most the timeNo, not very oftenNo, not at all
This would mean: “I have felt happy most of the time” during the past week. Please complete the other questions in the same way.
Your Name*

First NameLast Name
Your Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Baby's Name

First NameLast Name
Baby's Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
IN THE PAST 7 DAYS:
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things*

As much as I always couldNot quite so much nowDefinitely not so much nowNot at all
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things*

As much as I ever didRather less than I used toDefinitely less than I used toHardly at all
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong*

Yes, most of the timeYes, some of the timeNot very oftenNo, never
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason*

No, not at allHardly everYes, sometimesYes, very often
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason*

Yes, quite a lotYes, sometimesNo, not muchNo, not at all
6. Things have been getting on top of me*

Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope at allYes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well as usualNo, most of the time I have coped quite wellNo, I have been coping as well as ever
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping*

Yes, most of the timeYes, sometimesNot very oftenNo, not at all
8. I have felt sad or miserable*

Yes, most of the timeYes, quite oftenNot very oftenNo, not at all
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying*

Yes, most of the timeYes, quite oftenOnly occasionallyNo, never
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me*

Yes, quite oftenSometimesHardly everNever
Score
Should be Empty:

Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale