Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS)

The RCADS is a self-report tool used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents. It helps in identifying and quantifying the severity of these symptoms in younger populations.

Overview

The RCADS is used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

TARGET POPULATION

Children and Adolescents

NUMBER OF ITEMS

47

TIME TO COMPLETE

10-15

minutes

FORMAT

Self-report

Scoring and Interpretation

Scoring Method: Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Interpretation: Higher total scores indicate greater severity of anxiety and depression symptoms.

Psychometric Properties

Reliability: High internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.85)

Validity: Validated through numerous studies correlating RCADS scores with clinical assessments of anxiety and depression.

Clinical Usage

Administration Instructions: Self-administered.

Frequency: Used at initial assessment and periodically to monitor symptoms.

Use Cases: Used in clinical and research settings to assess and monitor anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

Research and References
Chorpita, B. F., Yim, L., Moffitt, C., et al. (2000). Assessment of symptoms of DSM-IV anxiety and depression in children: A revised child anxiety and depression scale. Behaviour Research and Therapy, 38(8), 835-855.

Related Assessments

SCARED,

CDI

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Revised Children’s Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) FAQS

What is the RCADS used for?

The RCADS is used to assess symptoms of anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

How is the RCADS scored?

Each item is scored on a 0-3 scale, with higher scores indicating greater severity.

Who uses the RCADS?

It is typically self-administered by children and adolescents.

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