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2 Parts: Adjusting the test Managing and classifying the test
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was published in 1996 and is a reliable self-assessment inventory used for
Assess the symptoms of depression.[1] It is a short inventory that can be easily administered in 10 to 15 minutes. The items
they are easy to understand and classify and the scoring procedure is very simple. By doing and redoing periodically the
BDI, it is possible not only to assess your depression but also to track your progress and the success of any treatment, including
the annotation of specific areas (insomnia, etc.) that may not be responding to the current treatment. [2]
Part
Adjusting the test
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1 Familiarize yourself with the Beck Depression Inventory. There is not much information online about it.
administration and the scoring of the Beck Depression Inventory. It's a good idea to do a little bit of
online research before starting. Here is some useful information about the inventory: [3]
It is a self-assessment inventory containing 21 items.
It is used to assess depression in clinical and non-clinical patients.
It was developed to be administered to adolescents and adults and, therefore, can be used by
any person over the age of 13.
Use a rating tool where each item is positioned on a four-point scale.
points, from 0 to 3.
0 means that no symptoms are being presented, while 3 means that a form is being presented.
grave of them.
The inventory has been translated into several languages.
2 Read the test items carefully. To use this tool for self-administration or
manage it in another person, first read all the items carefully, along with the instructions.
For example, a question may ask you to circle the answer that describes you the most.
precisely, like
I don't feel sad.
I feel sad part of the time.
I feel sad all the time.
I am so sad or unhappy that I can't bear it. [4]
3 Familiarize yourself with the administration procedure. This is very important for managing the
inventory.
First of all, you should classify the items based on their condition over the last two
weeks, in addition to the day on which the test is administered.
If you think that several statements describe your condition in the same way, choose the answer with the
higher number on a scale of 0 to 3. For example, if you think that 2 and 3 are equally representative of
your condition, choose statement 3. [5]
Finally, item 16 (changes in sleep patterns) and item 18 (changes in appetite) are
rated on a seven-point scale, instead of the normal four-point scale. However,
these items do not have more weight than the others when calculating their results. 6
4 Try to take the test in a distraction-free environment. Take the test in a quiet room.
to the test all your attention. Take care of all your needs (bathroom, snack, etc.) before
start.
Take plenty of time to complete the test. Do not rush.
Do it when you feel good enough to focus on your answers. Don't do it if you are
distracted by a headache or stomach ache, etc.
Part
Administering and classifying the test
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1 Try to answer as accurately as you can. Read each question carefully and understand what
it is being requested. Always try to give answers that are closest to your condition in both
last weeks. [7]
Since it is only possible to choose one item among the four, try to judge your emotions, feelings or
behaviors with the highest possible accuracy.
2 Score the items. Simply add up all the points to get your score. For example, if
scored 0 on the first item and 3 on the second, sum them to get a score of 3 for both
first items.
Proceed in the same manner for the rest of the items, until you sum the results of the 21 items.
Write your total score, which should be between 0 and 63.
3 Evaluate your score. There are no arbitrary cutoff points for the diagnosis of each category.
depression. However, there are scoring ranges that indicate the particular category of depression that one
person is facing. When calculating your total score, simply compare it to the categories.
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to follow
Score of 0 to 13: no depression;
Score of 14 to 19: mild depression;
Score of 20 to 28: moderate depression;
Score of 29 to 63: severe depression.
4 Keep an eye on your depression. If you have previously been diagnosed with depression, the Inventory of
Beck's depression can be used weekly to check your progress, especially if
started therapy and taking medications. [10] This is very helpful for the following reasons:
You can identify changes in your emotional state.
Can you identify the areas where depression is still strong, such as, for example, if it is still
having difficulty sleeping or thinking about suicide.
When identifying the areas that are still causing problems, you can start working to
improve them with the help of your therapist.
Regularly checking your progress helps to provide motivation for further changes.
Tips
The BDI can be administered to detect the presence and degree of depression in adolescents and adults. The age
minimum is 13 years. There is a version of the Beck Depression Inventory dedicated to children under 9 years.
available as BDI-Y. [11]
The BDI can be self-administered, but the scoring and classification must be done by a trained professional.
with experience in testing.
This inventory can be completed in five to ten minutes, but to ensure that the answers provide a picture
fairly accurate of the respondent's mental state, the test should be done in a quiet, well-lit room,
comfortable and private, so that the respondent can focus on answering it accurately. [12]
Alcoholism and drug use are also associated with depression. The Beck Depression Inventory is
especially useful in rehabilitation and is considered one of the most reliable tools for tracking patients in
alcohol and drug rehabilitation centers. The BDI can also be used to track changes in symptoms of
patients, therefore, can somewhat be used to understand the effectiveness of the patient's stay at the center of
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rehabilitation.
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