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Beck Depression Inventory - II (BDI - II)

Assesses intensity of key depressive symptoms

Based on DSM-IV criteria, the Beck Depression Inventory® sensitively asks patients to assess their intensity of key symptoms such as sadness, pessimism, guilt, loss of pleasure, criticalness and suicidal thoughts, to support the practitioner in correctly identifying and diagnosing depression.


AREAS OF APPLICATION

The BDI-II is useful in any setting where it is necessary to assess the intensity of depression.


REPORT OPTIONS

  • Interpretive Report: provides the assessment results, interpretation of results and items endorsed by the client from a single administration.

  • Progress Report: provides an overview of change over time by combining candidate results from multiple administrations.


SOUTH AFRICAN RESEARCH

Although South African research and norm sare not yet available for the BDI-II, JVR Psychometrics welcomes the opportunity to partner with clients in conducting research studies.

Product Info

Training

None

Age range

Individuals ages 13 - 80 years

Administration time

Not specified

Norms

Global norms

Languages

English, Spanish

Administration Platform

Online/Hand-scorable

Integrated reports

Available

Author

Aaron T. Beck, Robert A. Steer and Gregory K. Brown

Publisher

Pearson

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