Instrument Name:
Hamilton Depression Rating Scale
Description:
Provides an indication of depression and, over time, provides a guide to progress.
Category:
Clinical Care Tool - Psychosocial
Author:
Max Hamilton, MD
Author Contact Information:
Deceased, 1988
References:
Hamilton M. Development of a rating scale ;for primary depressive illness. Br J Soc Clin Psychol. 1967 Dec;6(4):278-96.
Keywords:
depression, emotional well-being, psychosocial well-being, quality of life, psychosocial assessment
To use this tool:
No permission is required
To view this tool:
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/bill54/depresstest.htm
type:psychosocial
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