EPDS Calculator (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale)
Health & FitnessCalculate the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale score, a validated screening tool for postpartum depression.
EPDS Score
Total EPDS score out of 30. Educational reference only, not a diagnostic tool.
Interpretation
General interpretation. Any non-zero answer on item 10 warrants prompt evaluation regardless of the total score. Lower likelihood based on this screen
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EPDS used for?
The Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale is a validated 10-item screening questionnaire used to help identify possible depression in new mothers during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
What EPDS score suggests possible depression?
A total score of 10 or higher is commonly used as a threshold suggesting possible depression, with scores of 13 or higher indicating a higher likelihood, though thresholds can vary slightly by guideline.
Why is item 10 treated specially?
Item 10 screens for thoughts of self-harm. Any answer other than never on this item is considered clinically significant on its own and warrants prompt further evaluation, regardless of the total score.
Is this calculator a substitute for medical advice?
No. This is an educational reference implementation of the validated EPDS screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument or a substitute for professional mental health evaluation.
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