Geriatric Depression Scale Gds Calculator

The Geriatric Depression Scale short form asks 15 yes/no questions about the past week. Each answer matching the scale's depressive direction earns one point. A total above 5 suggests depression and calls for a follow-up interview; above 10 is almost always depression. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.

Calculate geriatric depression scale gds quickly and accurately. Enter your values and get instant results with this free online calculator.

Choose the best answer for how you have felt over the past week.

1.Are you basically satisfied with your life?
2.Have you dropped many of your activities and interests?
3.Do you feel that your life is empty?
4.Do you often get bored?
5.Are you in good spirits most of the time?
6.Are you afraid that something bad is going to happen to you?
7.Do you feel happy most of the time?
8.Do you often feel helpless?
9.Do you prefer to stay at home, rather than going out and doing new things?
10.Do you feel you have more problems with memory than most?
11.Do you think it is wonderful to be alive now?
12.Do you feel pretty worthless the way you are now?
13.Do you feel full of energy?
14.Do you feel that your situation is hopeless?
15.Do you think that most people are better off than you are?

This calculator is a screening tool for educational purposes. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace an evaluation by a doctor or mental health professional. If your score is above 5, or you are worried about how you feel, talk to a health professional. If you or someone you know is in crisis in the US, call or text 988.

Sources

  1. Stanford (Yesavage): Geriatric Depression Scale overview
  2. Stanford (Yesavage): GDS short form (English) with scoring
  3. Hartford Institute for Geriatric Nursing (ConsultGeri): Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
  4. 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline