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Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)
Postpartum depression screening score.
Last reviewed 2026-01-06
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mental-health | perinatal | screening
Inputs
EPDS item 1: Able to laugh and see the funny side
Select
As much as I always could (0)
Not quite so much now (1)
Definitely not so much now (2)
Not at all (3)
EPDS item 2: Looked forward with enjoyment
Select
As much as I ever did (0)
Rather less than I used to (1)
Definitely less than I used to (2)
Hardly at all (3)
EPDS item 3: Blamed myself unnecessarily
Select
Yes, most of the time (3)
Yes, some of the time (2)
Not very often (1)
No, never (0)
EPDS item 4: Anxious or worried for no good reason
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No, not at all (0)
Hardly ever (1)
Yes, sometimes (2)
Yes, very often (3)
EPDS item 5: Felt scared or panicky
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Yes, quite a lot (3)
Yes, sometimes (2)
No, not much (1)
No, not at all (0)
EPDS item 6: Things getting on top of me
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Yes, most of the time (3)
Yes, sometimes (2)
No, most of the time (1)
No, I am coping as well as ever (0)
EPDS item 7: So unhappy that I had difficulty sleeping
Select
Yes, most of the time (3)
Yes, sometimes (2)
Not very often (1)
No, not at all (0)
EPDS item 8: Felt sad or miserable
Select
Yes, most of the time (3)
Yes, quite often (2)
Not very often (1)
No, not at all (0)
EPDS item 9: So unhappy that I have been crying
Select
Yes, most of the time (3)
Yes, quite often (2)
Only occasionally (1)
No, never (0)
EPDS item 10: Thoughts of harming myself
Select
Yes, quite often (3)
Sometimes (2)
Hardly ever (1)
Never (0)
Enter values to see the result.
References
Saskatchewan Ministry of Health - EPDS screening guide