Beck Depression Inventory
Beck Depression Inventory
A 21-question self-report questionnaire used to measure the severity of depressive symptoms.
Details
The Beck Depression Inventory, often called the BDI, is a self-report questionnaire used to assess how strong a person's depressive symptoms have been recently. It asks about mood, hopelessness, fatigue, guilt, sleep, appetite, and other common signs of depression.
It is widely used in therapy, clinical assessment, and research as a structured way to understand symptom severity and track changes over time.
The BDI is helpful for screening and monitoring, but it is not a diagnosis on its own. It provides a clearer picture of how depression may be affecting someone right now.
💡 Real-Life Example
A therapist asks a client to complete the BDI at different points in treatment to see whether depressive symptoms are easing.
This content is for educational purposes and does not replace professional medical diagnosis.