Beck Depression Inventory

Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

About the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) +

The Beck Depression Inventory is one of the most widely used and validated self-report instruments for assessing the severity of depressive symptoms. It was developed by Dr. Aaron T. Beck in the 1960s and remains a cornerstone tool in clinical, research, and psychiatric settings.

Main Features:

Number of Items: 21 self-report questions
Scoring: Each item scored 0–3 points
Time to Complete: Approximately 5–10 minutes
Applications: Screening, treatment evaluation, preliminary diagnosis

Total Score and Interpretation:

The total possible score ranges from 0 to 63. In general:
● 0–13: Minimal or no depression
● 14–19: Mild depression
● 20–28: Moderate depression
● 29–63: Severe depression

Reliability and Validity:

The BDI has undergone multiple revisions over the decades. The BDI-II aligns with DSM-5 criteria and demonstrates high internal consistency and strong concurrent validity.

Important Notice:

This instrument is intended for preliminary assessment only. Scores should be interpreted by a qualified mental health professional. If you obtain a high score or experience significant symptoms, please seek professional guidance.

Completing this inventory can be an important first step toward understanding your mental health and exploring treatment options.

Beck Depression Inventory – 21 Questions

Beck Depression Inventory

1. Feeling sad:

I do not feel sad at all

I feel sad sometimes

I feel sad often

I feel sad all the time

2. Feelings of diminished self-worth:

I feel worthwhile about myself

I am somewhat self-critical

I consider myself worthless

I intensely hate myself

3. Loss of energy:

I am always energetic

I sometimes feel a lack of energy

I often feel tired

I always feel exhausted

4. Change in sleep pattern:

My sleep is unchanged

I have some sleep difficulties

I often have sleep difficulties

I always have severe sleep problems

5. Change in appetite:

My appetite is normal

I have slight changes in appetite

My appetite has significantly decreased

My appetite has greatly decreased

6. Feelings of guilt:

I do not feel guilty

I sometimes feel guilty

I often feel guilty

I constantly feel guilty

7. Loss of interest in daily activities:

I have full interest in activities

I somewhat lose interest in activities

My interest in activities has decreased

I have no interest in doing anything

8. Difficulty concentrating:

I concentrate well

My concentration is sometimes disrupted

I often have difficulty concentrating

I cannot concentrate at all

9. Physical fatigue:

I am always energetic

I sometimes feel tired

I am often tired

I always feel tired and without energy

10. Difficulty making decisions:

I make decisions easily

Decision-making is somewhat difficult for me

I often have problems making decisions

I cannot make decisions at all

11. Feelings of helplessness:

I am satisfied with myself

I feel somewhat hopeless

I often feel helpless

I completely feel powerless

12. Decreased interest in sexual activities:

My sexual interest is normal

It has slightly decreased

It has significantly decreased

It has completely disappeared

13. Feelings of worthlessness:

I feel valuable

I sometimes doubt my worth

I often feel worthless

I feel completely worthless

14. Suicidal thoughts:

I never think about suicide

I sometimes think about suicide

I often think about suicide

I think about suicide and may act on it

15. Reduced ability to think:

I can think clearly

My thinking is slightly slowed

I have significant difficulty thinking

I cannot think at all

16. Inability to perform tasks:

I am able to do my tasks

I have some difficulty doing tasks

I am often unable to do tasks

I am completely unable to do tasks

17. Inability to enjoy life:

I enjoy life

My enjoyment has slightly decreased

I do not enjoy life significantly

I have no pleasure in life

18. Decreased social functioning:

I function well socially

My social functioning has slightly decreased

I have poor social functioning

I have almost withdrawn from social activities

19. Difficulty planning and organizing:

I plan and organize well

I have some difficulty planning and organizing

I often have difficulty planning and organizing

I cannot plan and organize at all

20. Unending worries:

I have no particular worries

I sometimes worry

I often worry

I always have unending worries

21. Deeply depressed feelings:

I do not feel deeply depressed

I sometimes feel depressed

I often feel depressed

I always feel deeply depressed

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Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

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Beck Depression Inventory

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