Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 Item

#GDS-15
Mental Health

A brief depression screening scale designed for older adults, emphasizing mood, satisfaction, energy, and social interest.

A brief depression screening scale designed for older adults, emphasizing mood, satisfaction, energy, and social interest. 15 questions, about 8 minutes Get a…

15 questions
Questions
8 min
Estimated time
0
completed

Assessment Dimensions

Total score

reflects person Depression symptoms of Severe degree

Depression

reflects negative Emotion and Depression

positive Emotion

reflects positive Emotion and life

Who It Is For

older adults and caregivers using the result as a depression screening reference

Test Description

Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 Item is an English-localized assessment focused on late-life depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, withdrawal, energy, hopelessness, and emotional wellbeing. It contains 15 items across 3 scoring dimensions, and it presents the same user-facing testing flow, scoring cues, and report context in English. Use the report as a self-reflection and screening reference rather than a standalone diagnosis; important mental health or relationship decisions should still be discussed with a qualified professional when needed.

FAQ

1

What does the Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 Item measure?

Geriatric Depression Scale - 15 Item focuses on late-life depressive symptoms, life satisfaction, withdrawal, energy, hopelessness, and emotional wellbeing. The English version keeps the same assessment purpose as the Chinese source while presenting the user-facing explanation, questions, scoring context, and report copy in English.
2

How long does it take?

It usually takes about 3 minutes to complete 15 items. Answer according to your recent or typical experience, depending on the instructions shown in the test.
3

Who is this assessment for?

This assessment is mainly for older adults and caregivers using the result as a depression screening reference. It is designed for self-understanding, screening, or reflection, not as a standalone clinical diagnosis.
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How should I use the result?

Use the result as a structured reference. If the report points to serious distress, risk, relationship harm, or persistent functional impairment, consider speaking with a qualified mental health or counseling professional.