HAMA16 |
This assessment takes 15–20 min and is the most commonly used scale to assess the severity of anxiety. The total score is 56 points: scores of 14 and above indicate anxiety, and scores of ≥29 indicate severe anxiety. It is conducted by trained professionals. |
GAD-717 |
This assessment takes 5 min and is mainly used for generalized anxiety screening. The total score is 21 points: 0–4 is normal, 5–9 indicates mild anxiety, 10–14 indicates moderate anxiety, and ≥15 indicates severe anxiety. |
GDS18 |
This assessment is used for depression screening and takes 5–15 min. There are 30-, 15-, 10-, and 6-item versions. The highest score on the 30-item scale is 30: 0–10 is normal, 11–20 indicates mild depression, and 21–30 indicates moderate and severe depression. This test is suitable for older people. |
HAMD19 |
This tool assesses the severity of depression and takes 15 min. It is the gold standard of depression assessment scales and is conducted by trained professionals. The scale has 3 versions of 17, 21, and 24 items. When using the 17-item table, the highest score is 56 points: 0–7 is normal, 8–14 indicates mild depression, 15–23 indicates moderate depression, and ≥24 indicates severe depression. |