Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI)

The CDI is a self-report measure used to assess depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. It helps in identifying children at risk for depression and monitoring treatment progress.

Overview

The CDI is used to assess depressive symptoms in children and adolescents.

TARGET POPULATION

Children and Adolescents

NUMBER OF ITEMS

27

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

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

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of depressive symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.86)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating CDI scores with clinical assessments of depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered or 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 in children and adolescents.

Research and References
Kovacs, M. (1985). The Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI). Psychopharmacology Bulletin, 21(4), 995-998.

Related Assessments

PHQ-9,

BDI

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Children’s Depression Inventory (CDI) FAQS

What is the CDI used for?

The CDI is used to assess depressive symptoms in children and adolescents.

How is the CDI scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-2 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the CDI?

It is typically self-administered by children and adolescents.

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