Peterborough County, ON

Screening Tool: Postpartum Depression (2-item)

This survey is designed to provide a quick assessment of whether you show signs and symptoms of possible postpartum depression. However, no test is 100% accurate. No matter what your score is, you should seek help if you have any concerns about yourself or your loved ones.

 

This questionnaire is the 2-item screen developed by Gjerdingen and colleagues.

1. During the past month, have you often been bothered by having little interest or pleasure in doing things?
2. During the past month, have you often been bothered by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?

For more information about this survey:

  • Kabir K, Sheeder J, Kelly LS. Identifying postpartum depression: Are 3 questions as good as 10? Pediatrics 2008, 122(3):e696-e702