Physical and mental state: Depression Index (CES-D)

Question

We would like to ask you about your physical or mental state during the past week. How often did you experience each of the following feelings or matters? Circle your answer to each question. (Circle one for each question.)

Options

Items	Variable name	Not at all	One or two days a week	Three or four days a week	Almost every day
I was bothered by things which usually don’t bother me.	Q1093_1	1	2	3	4
I felt that I could not shake off the blues, even if my family or friends cheered me up.	Q1093_2	1	2	3	4
I felt depressed.	Q1093_3	1	2	3	4
I had trouble keeping my mind on what I was doing.	Q1093_4	1	2	3	4
My appetite decreased.	Q1093_5	1	2	3	4
I felt that everything I did was an effort.	Q1093_6	1	2	3	4
I felt fearful.	Q1093_7	1	2	3	4
I had trouble sleeping.	Q1093_8	1	2	3	4
I talked less than usual.	Q1093_9	1	2	3	4
I felt lonely without company.	Q1093_10	1	2	3	4
I felt that my days were fun.	Q1093_11	1	2	3	4
I felt sad.	Q1093_12	1	2	3	4