Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale 1 (EPDS)

MamaMind — maternal mental health screening

A validated 10-item screening tool to identify mothers at risk of perinatal/postpartum depression. This short screening helps detect emotional distress and indicates when clinical assessment is advised.

Who should take this test? New mothers in the first year postpartum, or anyone worried about mood after childbirth. This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis.

Instructions: The mother should complete the scale herself, answering based on how she has felt in the previous 7 days. All items must be completed. Avoid discussing answers with others while taking the test.

Test details

Max score: 30
Possible depression: 10+
Likely depression: 13+
Check item 10: Suicidal thoughts always flagged

The mother should complete the scale herself. All items must be completed. Avoid discussing answers with others.

Immediate Results

Personal & Administrative Details

I acknowledge the Instructions for using the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and confirm they were followed (the mother answered herself, all items completed, and answers not discussed with others).

Printable EPDS Report

Credibility & source: This report uses the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) scoring and interpretation (Cox et al., 1987).