Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

Self-report screening tool for perinatal depression; validated for antenatal and postpartum use.

I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things * Score in parentheses.

I have looked forward with enjoyment to things *

I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong *

I have been anxious and worried for no good reason *

I have felt scared and panicky for no very good reason *

Many things have been getting on top of me *

I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping *

I have felt sad or miserable *

I have been so unhappy that I have been crying *

The thought of harming myself has occurred to me *

Enter values and click Calculate to see results

Detection of postnatal depression: development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry (1987). Link
Screening for Perinatal Depression - ACOG Committee Opinion. ACOG (2018). Link