Click here to download the Zung self-rating Depression Scale and scoring tables in PDF format. Multiply raw score by 1.25 for SDS index score Total Raw Score x 1.25 SDS Index Adapted from Zung. Arch Gen Psychiatry. A score of 50 or more is considered a strong indication of depressive illness. In summary, depression is an illness that directly affects over 26 million Americans each year, and takes a large toll on the lives of individuals, families, and employers.
Successful treatment begins with accurate diagnosis.
These depression rating instruments can be a useful adjunct to a thorough and empathic patient history, and serve as an aid in assessing the initial depth of a patient's depression and the effect of antidepressant therapy over time. If you are unable to or do not wish to download Acrobat Reader, but still wish to receive complete Prescribing Information, please click here . This site is intended for US healthcare professionals only. All Rights Reserved.