Clarification of the cut-off score for Zung’s self-rating depression scale

Abstract Background Zung’s Self-rating Depression Scale (SDS) is an established norm-referenced screening measure used to identify the presence of depressive disorders in adults. Despite widespread usage, issues exist concerning the recommended cut-off score for a positive diagnosis. First, confusio...

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Main Authors: Debra A. Dunstan, Ned Scott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-06-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12888-019-2161-0