Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS-17)
0
Not present
1
Mild
2
Moderate
3
Severe
4
Very severe
Question 1
Depressed mood
Sadness, hopelessness, helplessness, worthlessness.
Question 2
Feelings of guilt
Self-blame, guilt about the past, feeling punished or deserving punishment.
Question 3
Suicide
Thoughts of death or suicide, wishes to be dead, suicide attempts.