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Please answer the following questions based on how you have felt in the past 7 days. This screening is for new parents who have had a baby in the past year. Your responses are confidential.
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10 questions · 2-3 minutes · scored instantly — Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
Not at all / Hardly ever (0) · Not very often / Sometimes (1) · Quite often / Most of the time (2) · Most of the time / All the time (3)
| Score | Result | What it suggests |
|---|---|---|
| 0–8 | Low risk of postpartum depression | Your score suggests a low likelihood of postpartum depression. However, being a new parent is challenging. If you are struggling emotionally, speaking with a professional can provide valuable support. |
| 9–12 | Possible postpartum depression | Your score suggests you may be experiencing some symptoms of postpartum depression. This is common among new parents and highly treatable. A professional evaluation can help determine the best path forward for you and your family. |
| 13–30 | Probable postpartum depression | Your score suggests a higher likelihood of postpartum depression. Please know that this is a common and treatable condition, and seeking help is one of the best things you can do for yourself and your baby. A psychiatric evaluation is strongly recommended. |
If your result suggests more than minimal symptoms, a psychiatric evaluation is the next step. Read about postpartum depression treatment, or book directly — most patients are seen within 24 to 48 hours.
The EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale) is a 10-question screening instrument used in clinical practice to gauge the severity of symptoms. Please answer the following questions based on how you have felt in the past 7 days. This screening is for new parents who have had a baby in the past year. Your responses are confidential. It takes about 2-3 minutes to complete.
Each answer carries a point value, and the total places you in one of 3 ranges: 0–8 = low risk of postpartum depression; 9–12 = possible postpartum depression; 13–30 = probable postpartum depression. This screening scores your answers instantly and shows the range you fall into.
No. This screening tool is based on the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), a validated instrument used worldwide to screen for postpartum depression. It is not a diagnostic tool. A proper diagnosis requires evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), contact your healthcare provider immediately, or go to your nearest emergency room.
Yes. It is free, takes 2-3 minutes, and you do not need an account. You only share contact details if you choose to ask for an appointment at the end.
Bring it to a psychiatric evaluation. Bright Setorglo, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1588531511) offers same-day and next-day telehealth appointments in Texas; call (432) 770-3341 or book online. If your score is high or you have thoughts of harming yourself, call or text 988 now.
This screening tool is based on the EPDS (Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale), a validated instrument used worldwide to screen for postpartum depression. It is not a diagnostic tool. A proper diagnosis requires evaluation by a qualified mental health professional. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or your baby, please call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), contact your healthcare provider immediately, or go to your nearest emergency room. If you are in crisis, call or text 988, text HOME to 741741, or call 911.