EPDS
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Clinician mode
1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things
2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things
3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong
4. I have been anxious or worried for no good reason
5. I have felt scared or panicky for no good reason
6. Things have been getting on top of me
7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping
8. I have felt sad or miserable
9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying
10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me
Low risk
0
Low likelihood of depression
- EPDS ≥13 has ~86% sensitivity for major depression.
- Sertraline is first-line SSRI in breastfeeding (NICE CG192).
- Any positive Q10 (self-harm) requires urgent safety plan regardless of total.
Reference range
≤9 low · 10–12 possible · ≥13 probable depression · Q10 >0 = self-harm ideation
References
Common pitfalls
- Screening only — needs clinical interview to diagnose.
- Q10 (self-harm) overrides total score.