Validation of the Beck Depression Inventory II among the Sinhalese speaking population in Sri Lanka

<p><strong>Background </strong>Depression is an important public health issue in Sri Lanka, yet it is often missed or misdiagnosed, hence the development of valid and reliable diagnostic instruments for depression is of importance.</p><p><strong>Aims </strong&g...

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Published in:	Sri Lanka Journal of Psychiatry
Main Authors:	A. Rodrigo, K.A.L.A. Kuruppuarachchi, A. Pathmeswaran
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Sri Lanka College of Psychiatrists 2015-12-01
Subjects:	depression, screening, validation, sri lanka
Online Access:	https://sljpsyc.sljol.info/articles/8076

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