title: The measurement of depression.
abstract: Some of the problems inherent in the measurement of mood are considered. Various physician rating and patient self-rating instruments are described which may have practical application in general practitioner trials. The need for continuing research in the area of the measurement of mood disturbance in the setting of general practice is stressed.
mesh_terms: D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales