Author(s):
Ricardo F. Muoz, Ph.D.
Author Contact:
Ricardo F. Muoz, Ph.D.
UCSF/SFGH Department of Psychiatry
1001 Potrero Ave., 7M
San Francisco, CA 94110
Citation:
Muoz, R.F. (1998). Preventing major depression by promoting emotion regulation: A conceptual framework and some practical tools. International Journal of Mental Health Promotion (Inaugural issue, September 1998), 23-40.
Muoz, McQuaid, Gonzalez, Dimas, & Rosales (1999). Depression screening in a women's clinic: Using automated Spanish- and English-language voice recognition. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 67(4), 502-510.
To Obtain:
Download from http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/latino/manuals.aspx
A copy of the measure and scoring instructions is also available in print in Miller & Muoz (2005), pp. 140-143.
Email: ricardo.munoz@ucsf.edu
Website: www.medschool.ucsf.edu/latino/
Cost: Free
Copyright: No
Description:
The MDE (Major Depression Episode) Screener was adapted from the major depression items in the Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS).
The MDE screener (also referred to as the "Mood Screener" for laypersons) was designed to screen for the presence of current and lifetime Criterion A and C of the DSM-IV MDE symptom cluster.
It is intended to screen for three groups according to self-report: 1) those with no history of MDEs, 2) those with a past history of MDEs, and 3) those with current MDEs. It is not intended to be a diagnostic tool.
Theoretical Orientation Summary:
Items are based on the DSM-IV criteria for Major Depression.
Domains Assessed:
Depression (cgiver)
Languages:
English (USA)
Spanish
Age Range: 18-80 Years
Measure Type: Screening
Number of Items: 18
Measure Format: Questionnaire
Time to Complete: 10
Reporter: Self
Score Time: 2
Education Level: 0
Periodicity: Last two weeks
Response Format:
Items are rated as Yes or No.
Materials Needed:
Paper and pencil
Materials Notes:
Items can be read aloud or administered electronically if necessary. Can be downloaded at no charge from http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/latino/
Information Provided:
Areas of concern/risks
Continuous assessment
Dichotomous assessment
Raw Scores
