http://nevadastatecrimepreventionassociation.org Thu, 09 Sep 2010 09:34:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 http://nevadastatecrimepreventionassociation.org/beck-depression-inventory-questionnaire/ http://nevadastatecrimepreventionassociation.org/beck-depression-inventory-questionnaire/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 08:27:40 +0000 admin http://nevadastatecrimepreventionassociation.org/?p=7 The BDI is an instrument that helps to measure the intensity and severity of depression in a person. They are widely used for people with depression who are in the age of 13 and above. It is a questionnaire containing 21multiple choice questions. The Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire is an effective method that helps to find the severity of depression. Health care professionals have used them in identifying the type of depression also. The score in the Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire has been the helpful tool in this aspect.
The Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire is designed in a way to acquire almost all the details that are essential to know the moods and feelings of a person. The depressed person is asked to choose one of the four options honestly and details as of the past two weeks. This gives the clear picture of his mental state. The Beck Depression Inventory questionnaire comprises of questions pertaining to pessimism, guilt feelings, irritability, sense of failure, hate, low self-esteem, Low appetite and sleep, over sleep or eating, weight loss, etc. These are some of the symptoms that are mostly prevalent. From the score, the severity either mild or medium or severe depression can be found. Once identified suitable measures can be taken to fight depression.

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