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Intermediate Technical IVT

Beck Depression Inventory-II

Also written as: BDI-II — Beck Depression Inventory-II

A widely used 21-item self-report measure that assesses the severity of depressive symptoms in adolescents and adults.

Full Definition

The Beck Depression Inventory-II is a standardized assessment tool consisting of 21 multiple-choice questions that evaluate the intensity of depression symptoms over the past two weeks. Each item is scored from 0-3, with total scores ranging from 0-63, where higher scores indicate more severe depression. The BDI-II is commonly used in clinical settings for screening, diagnosis, and monitoring treatment progress. It has established cut-off scores for minimal (0-13), mild (14-19), moderate (20-28), and severe (29-63) depression levels.

Usage

Usage note: Always hyphenate as 'Beck Depression Inventory-II' and use Roman numeral II, not Arabic 2.

In Context

  • "The patient's BDI-II score decreased from 35 to 18 after six weeks of cognitive behavioral therapy." — Clinical progress note
  • "Administration of the Beck Depression Inventory-II should occur before initiating treatment and at regular intervals thereafter." — Treatment protocol

Also known as

BDI-II Beck inventory

Don't confuse with

Beck Anxiety Inventory Hamilton Depression Rating Scale

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