Psychosis and schizophrenia
Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS)
Score interpretation for Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS)
Reference information · Score-entry tool
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- 2026-10-26
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- Score-entry tool
| Field | Instrument context |
|---|---|
| Version | CDSS; nine-item clinician version |
| Respondent | Clinician |
| Purpose | Score interpretation for Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia (CDSS) |
Clinician score entry
Enter the completed Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia total after clinician interview.
Scores stay in this page’s memory. Reset or leave the page to clear them. Use the exact instrument version and its authorized form.
Administration
Enter the completed Calgary Depression Scale for Schizophrenia total after clinician interview.
Scoring method
Nine ratings from 0–3 sum to 0–27.
Interpretation & limitations
- Higher totals indicate more severe rated depressive symptoms in the scale’s context. Distinguish depressive symptoms from negative symptoms and medication effects.
- Review suicide-related content directly; the entered total cannot establish its response.
- This is not the Children’s Depression Rating Scale. No diagnosis follows automatically from the score.