CES-D Reverse Scoring Exercise
CENTER FOR EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES—DEPRESSION SCALE |
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Circle the number of each statement, which best describes how often you felt or behaved this way – DURING THE PAST WEEK. |
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Rarely or none of the time (less than 1 day) |
Some or a little of the time (1-2 days) |
Occasionally or a moderate amount of the time (3-4 days) |
Most or all of the time (5-7 days) |
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During the past week: |
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1) I was bothered by things that usually don’t bother me |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
2) I did not feel like eating; my appetite was poor |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
3) I felt that I could not shake off the blues even with help from my family and friends |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4) I felt that I was just as good as other people |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
5) I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
6) I felt depressed |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
7) I felt that everything I did was an effort |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
8) I felt hopeful about the future |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
9) I thought my life had been a failure |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
10) I felt fearful |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
11) My sleep was restless |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
12) I was happy |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
13) I talked less than usual |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
14) I felt lonely |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
15) People were unfriendly |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
16) I enjoyed life |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
17) I had crying spells |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
18) I felt sad |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
19) I felt that people disliked me |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
20) I could not get “going” |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |