PPD Test

PPD Screening Questionnaire

Edinburgh Postpartum Depression Scale (EPDS)

Instructions: As you are pregnant or have recently had a baby, we would like to know how you are feeling. Please answer based on the past 7 days.

This questionnaire is a self-screening tool, not a diagnostic test. Answer each question honestly and don’t overthink your responses.

1. I have been able to laugh and see the funny side of things As much as I always could Not quite as much now Definitely not so much now Not at all

2. I have looked forward with enjoyment to things As much as I always have Rather less than I used to Definitely less than I used to Hardly at all

3. I have blamed myself unnecessarily when things went wrong Yes, most of the time Yes, some of the time Not very often No, never

4. I have been anxious or worried for no very good reason No, not at all Hardly ever Yes, sometimes Yes, very often

5. I have felt scared or panicky for no very good reason Yes, quite a lot Yes, sometimes No, not much No, not at all

6. Things have been getting on top of me Yes, most of the time Yes, sometimes No, not very often No, not at all

7. I have been so unhappy that I have had difficulty sleeping Yes, most of the time Yes, sometimes Not very often No, not at all

8. I have felt sad or miserable Yes, most of the time Yes, quite often Not very often No, not at all

9. I have been so unhappy that I have been crying Yes, most of the time Yes, quite often Only occasionally No, never

10. The thought of harming myself has occurred to me Yes, quite often Sometimes Hardly ever Never

Be sure to answer question 10 honestly. If you have thoughts of harming yourself, please speak to a psychologist or healthcare provider – even if your total score is low.

How to interpret your score:

0–10: Normal range. You likely do not have postpartum depression.
11–12: Borderline. Consider following up with your healthcare provider.
13 or higher: Suggests significant depression. Please see a psychologist.