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The document outlines the Severity Measure for Depression for children aged 11-17, adapted from the PHQ-9 modified for adolescents (PHQ-A). It includes a self-assessment tool where children rate their depressive symptoms over the past week. The scoring system ranges from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depression. Clinicians are instructed to review and interpret these scores during consultations, and the measure can be used regularly to track changes in a child's depressive symptoms.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open it in the editor.
Begin by entering the child's name, age, and sex in the designated fields at the top of the form.
In the section labeled 'Instructions', read carefully how to respond to each symptom based on feelings over the past 7 days.
For each symptom listed, mark an 'X' in the box that best describes how often the child has experienced that symptom.
After completing all items, calculate the total raw score by summing up the scores from each item. This will help assess the severity of depression.
If any items are left unanswered, follow the prorated scoring instructions provided to ensure accurate results.

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What is the depression rating scale for children?

Summary. The Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale for Children (CES-DC) is a 20-item self-report scale that measures the severity of depression symptoms over the past week. The scale can be used by individuals between the ages of 6 to 17.

What is a PHQ-9 score 17?

Scoring the PHQ-9 modified for Teens Need five or more positive symptoms (positive is defined by a 2 or 3 in questions 1-8 and by a 1, 2, or 3 in question 9). The functional impairment question (How difficult.) needs to be rated at least as somewhat difficult. interview.

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