EPDS
Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale
Domain
Mood
Items
10
Rater
Self-report
Cutoffs
| Band | Score |
|---|---|
| Possible | ≥10 |
| Probable | ≥13 |
Diagnostic performance
Sensitivity
0.85
Specificity
0.84
AUC / note
0.92 (≥13)
Clinical notes
Perinatal use; minimal somatic items. Item 10 screens self-harm.
Cutoffs and performance figures are pooled or landmark estimates and vary by population and comparator. Use only with appropriate clinical training. Not a diagnostic algorithm.