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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale · MADRS

Depression Assessment

The MADRS is a clinically validated questionnaire used to assess depression severity and monitor change over time. For each item, select the description that best reflects how you have been feeling over the past three days. This takes approximately five minutes to complete.

✓ Validated · ~5 min 9 scored questions Past 3 days

This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Please share your results with a qualified healthcare provider.

Important precautions

  • This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It measures symptom severity and helps identify when professional evaluation may be warranted.
  • Results are based on self-reported symptoms and should not replace a clinical evaluation by a licensed mental health or medical professional.
  • The MADRS was originally designed for clinician administration. A final diagnosis requires a clinical interview, including assessment of distress, impairment, and other possible causes.
  • If your score does not match how you feel, or symptoms worsen, contact a healthcare provider promptly.
  • If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or others, call or text 988 (24/7) or call 911 in an emergency.

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If you are in crisis please call or text 988 — Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.