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Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D)

The HAM-D is a clinician-administered tool used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms. It helps in diagnosing depression and monitoring treatment outcomes.

Overview

The HAM-D is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.

TARGET POPULATION

Adults

NUMBER OF ITEMS

17

TIME TO COMPLETE

15-20

minutes

FORMAT

Clinician-administered

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a scale of 0-4 or 0-2, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High inter-rater reliability (Kappa = 0.85)
Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating HAM-D scores with clinical assessments of depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Administered by a clinician.
Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.
Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor depression.
Research and References
Hamilton, M. (1960). A rating scale for depression. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, 23(1), 56-62.
Related Assessments
BDI,
PHQ-9

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Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HAM-D) FAQS
The HAM-D is used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms.
Each item is scored on a scale of 0-4 or 0-2, with higher scores indicating greater severity.
It is typically administered by clinicians.

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