EPDS
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Instructions: Please check the answer that comes closest to how you have felt in the past 7 days, not just how you feel today.
In the past 7 days:
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things:
As much as I always could (0) / Not quite so much now (1) / Definitely not so much now (2) / Not at all (3)
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things:
As much as I ever did (0) / Rather less than I used to (1) / Definitely less than I used to (2) / Hardly at all (3)
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong:
Yes, most of the time (3) / Yes, some of the time (2) / Not very often (1) / No, never (0)
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason:
No, not at all (0) / Hardly ever (1) / Yes, sometimes (2) / Yes, very often (3)
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason:
Yes, quite a lot (3) / Yes, sometimes (2) / No, not much (1) / No, not at all (0)
6. Things have been getting on top of me:
Yes, most of the time I haven’t been able to cope (3) / Yes, sometimes I haven’t been coping as well (2) / No, most of the time I have coped quite well (1) / No, I have been coping as well as ever (0)
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping:
Yes, most of the time (3) / Yes, sometimes (2) / Not very often (1) / No, not at all (0)
8. I have felt sad or miserable:
Yes, most of the time (3) / Yes, quite often (2) / Not very often (1) / No, not at all (0)
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying:
Yes, most of the time (3) / Yes, quite often (2) / Only occasionally (1) / No, never (0)
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me:
Never (0) / Hardly ever (1) / Sometimes (2) / Yes, quite often (3)
What Your Score Means
0–9: Low probability of perinatal depression or anxiety.
10–12: Possible depression/anxiety; further evaluation is recommended.
13+: High probability of depression. We recommend reaching out to a provider at Vibe Therapy Services or your OB/GYN.
Important: If you are in immediate distress or having thoughts of hurting yourself, please reach out for support. You are not alone, and help is available 24/7.
Call or Text: Dial 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741.
Emergency: Call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
Postpartum Support International (PSI): Call or text 1-800-944-4773 for specialized support related to perinatal and postpartum mental health.
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Credits & Citations
Source: Cox, J.L., Holden, J.M., and Sagovsky, R. 1987. Detection of postnatal depression: Development of the 10-item Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. British Journal of Psychiatry 150:782-786. Reproduced for educational and screening purposes.
