Common Scales in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar I Disorder

Standardized psychiatric rating scales help healthcare providers gather critical information to support accurate diagnosis and management of mental health conditions, such as major depressive disorder (MDD) and bipolar I disorder (BP-1). When used alongside clinical assessment and patient input, these tools can help monitor treatment response over time and guide clinical decisions as part of measurement-based care.

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SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

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SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

The SF-12 Health Survey version 2 is a brief, 12-item questionnaire designed to measure overall physical and mental health status across 8 domains.

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SF-12 Health Survey (SF-12v2)

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