The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) are both self-report measures of depression, but the BDI-II is an updated version that better aligns with the diagnostic criteria for depression in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The BDI-II also uses a 2-week time frame, compared to the 1-week time frame of the BDI, and has updated language and response options to improve clarity and relevance.
Beck Depression Inventory
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The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI is scored on a scale from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating more severe depressive symptoms. Scores are typically interpreted as follows: 0-13 (minimal depression), 14-19 (mild depression), 20-28 (moderate depression), and 29-63 (severe depression). The BDI is designed to assess the severity of depression symptoms over the past two weeks.
The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is designed for individuals aged 13 and older, including adolescents and adults. It can be used to assess depression in various populations, including clinical and non-clinical samples.
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