Developed to screen for depression without notable focus on somatic symptoms. Items were geared to assess psychological symptoms and cognitive complaints associated with depression. The measure's simplicity was also designed to limit resistance towards psychiatric assessment or intervention by older adults.
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Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)
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Developed to screen for depression without notable focus on somatic symptoms. Items were geared to assess psychological symptoms and cognitive complaints associated with depression. The measure's simplicity was also designed to limit resistance towards psychiatric assessment or intervention by older adults.