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Research Notes on Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
The Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression is a 21-question questionnaire that is used to measure the severity of a person's depression.1 It is also known as the Hamilton Depression Scale or HAMD.2 Although the scale was introduced over 60 years ago, it is still the most commonly used scale in measuring depression symptoms.3 The scale focuses on symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, and weight loss.4
Fast Facts:
- The scale has received criticism from some in the medical community that the test may be flawed in its accuracy.1
- Due to the nature of the questions asked, the test can run at a minimum of 30 minutes.5
- The test may be used in conjunction with other tests such as the Beck Depression Inventory and the Raskin Depression Rating Scale.1
- Another well known test is the Burns Depression Inventory test.
- An OrganizedWisdom test based the Burns Depression Inventory can be taken here.
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wikipedia: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Mental Disorders: Hamilton Depression Scale
- ↑ NationMaster: Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
- ↑ Internet Stroke Center: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression Overview
- ↑ EndingSuicide.com: Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (Assessment Tools)
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
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- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Kenyotta Elijah
- Reviewer: Emily Lapkin
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: HDRS, HAM-D, Hamilton Depression Scale, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Hamd
- Last update: Mar. 31, 2009
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