Major depressive disorder other diagnostic studies

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mitra Chitsazan, M.D.[2]

Overview

A number of psychological tests can be used to help in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment efficacy in patients with major depressive disorder.

Other diagnostic studies

A number of psychological tests can be used to help in the diagnosis and assessment of treatment efficacy in patients with major depressive disorder. These include: ^[1]

Rating scales:
- Scored by patients:
  - Beck Depression Inventory(BDI)
  - PHQ-9^[2]
  - Zung Self-rating Scale
- Scored by the examiner:
  - Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)
  - Montgomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Rorschach test: This test is a standardized set of 10 inkblots scored by the examiner.
Thematic apperception test (TAT): A series of 30 pictures showing ambiguous situations and interpersonal events. Patients are asked to create a story about each picture. Patients with major depressive disorder tend to create depressed stories.

References

↑ Boland, Robert (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. ISBN 1975145569.
↑ Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB (1999). “Validation and utility of a self-report version of PRIME-MD: the PHQ primary care study. Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders. Patient Health Questionnaire”. JAMA. 282 (18): 1737–44. doi:10.1001/jama.282.18.1737. PMID 10568646.

[1] Boland, Robert (2022). Kaplan & Sadock’s synopsis of psychiatry. Philadelphia: Wolters Kluwer. ISBN 1975145569.

[pmid10568646-2] Spitzer RL, Kroenke K, Williams JB (1999). “Validation and utility of a self-report version of PRIME-MD: the PHQ primary care study. Primary Care Evaluation of Mental Disorders. Patient Health Questionnaire”. JAMA. 282 (18): 1737–44. doi:10.1001/jama.282.18.1737. PMID 10568646.

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