The Beck Depression Inventory is a self-report test used by healthcare professionals to evaluate depression. It was developed in 1961 by Dr. Aaron T. Beck and includes 21 multiple-choice questions. Scores between 10 and 16 indicate mild depression, while scores above 30 show severe depression. However, the test has some caveats, including potential bias and […]
The Beck Hopelessness Scale is a questionnaire that evaluates a patient’s risk of suicide by asking them to classify 20 statements as true or false. A higher score indicates a higher risk of suicide, with four possible outcomes. The scale has proven to be highly accurate for high-risk patients and drug users. The Beck Hopelessness […]