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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Diagnostic Tools and Criteria
There are several criteria lists and diagnostic tools that can also aid in the diagnosis of depression. Most are based on the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), a book published by the American Psychiatric Association that defines the criteria used to diagnose various mental disorders, including depression.
The Beck Depression Inventory, originally created by Dr. Aaron T. Beck in 1961, is a 21-question patient completed survey that covers items related to the basic symptoms of depression, such as hopelessness and irritability, cognitions such as guilt or feelings of being punished, as well as physical symptoms such as fatigue, weight loss, and lack of interest in sex.[1] The Beck Inventory is one of the most widely used diagnostic tools for self-diagnosis of depression, although its primary purpose is not the diagnosis of depression, but determining the severity and presence of symptoms.[2]
References
- ↑ Beck, A. T. (1972). Depression: Causes and Treatment. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 0-8122-1032-8.
- ↑ "Beck Depression Inventory - 2nd Edition". Nova Southeastern University Center for Center for Psychological Studies. Retrieved 2007-10-22.