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Article: Beck Depression Inventory.
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- Diabetes Management
- Article date:
- March 1, 2000
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Beck Depression Inventory
The Beck Depression Inventory is the self-assessment tool used by the University of Pittsburgh study mentioned in this article. There are many such tools, and this one often is considered one of the most effective. The tool was developed by Aaron T. Beck, MD.
Record the number next to the answer which best reflects how you have been feeling during the past few days. Be sure to answer all 21 questions.
1. ___ 0 - I do not feel sad.
___ 1 - I feel sad.
___ 2 - I am sad all the time, and I cant
snap out of it.