Description: Identify depressive symptoms in adolescents This 30-item self-report measures the four basic dimensions of depression: Dysphoric Mood, Anhedonia/Negative Affect, Negative Self-Evaluation, and Somatic Complaints. The RADS-2 standard scores and associated clinical cutoff score provide an indication of the clinical severity of the individual’s depressive symptoms. Features and benefits -A Depression Total score represents the overall severity of depressive symptomatology. -An empirically derived clinical cutoff score helps to identify adolescents who may be at risk for a depressive disorder or a related disorder. Data demonstrate the ability of this cutoff score to discriminate between adolescents with major depressive disorder and an age- and gender-matched control group. Test structure -The six RADS-2 critical items are those that have been identified as being most predictive of a depressive disorder diagnosis. -Scores are plotted on a Summary/Profile Form, allowing comparison of elevations across subscales. Technical information -Standardized with a school-based sample of 3,300 adolescents that was stratified to reflect 2000 U.S. Census data for gender and ethnicity. Reliability and validity studies included a school-based sample of more than 9,000 adolescents and a clinical sample of adolescents with DSM-III-R™ or DSM-IV™ diagnoses who were evaluated in both school and clinical settings. -Short form also available The RADS-2:SF serves as a very brief screening measure of depression in adolescents. Symptom content is consistent with a wide range of sources, including the DSM-IV™ and ICD-10. -Assesses the frequency of symptoms that are positive psychopathological signs of a depressive disorder. -One critical item helps to alert you that your client may require immediate clinical attention. -A total score and clinical cutoff quickly determine those in need of further treatment.

Series: RADS-2 Reynolds Adolescent Depression Scale

Publisher: Psychological Assessment Resources

Format: KIT