Depressive symptoms in adolecents : use of self rating scale

Abstract EN

The Birleson Depression Self Rating Scale (DSRS) for children was evaluated in a group of non-referred adolescents in a school setting.

The 18 item self report inventory demonstrated good psychometric properties.

Although originally designed for use in children, the instrument proved to be a useful tool for screening of depressive symptoms in adolescents in a non-clinical setting.