Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
This 14-question assessment measures symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) (Zigmond & Snaith, 1983) uses a 14-question format to assess anxiety and depression (APA, 2013). This scale is used as a baseline measure (pre-test) and is repeated in post-testing.
The HADS assessment tool can be found below:
Learn more about the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS):
References
American Psychiatric Association (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: Author.
Zigmond, A. S., & Snaith, R. P. (1983). The hospital anxiety and depression scale. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 67(6), 361-370. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.1983.tb09716.x