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    Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS)

    Screens for depression in the postnatal period.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Use this tool to screen for depression in the postpartum period. The original literature uses a cutoff score of 10 for a positive screen, as does our calculator. However, some studies and institutions use other cutoffs for a positive screen.

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    Dr. John L. Cox
    Dr. John L. Cox
    About the creator

    John L. Cox, MD, is professor emeritus of psychiatry at Keele University and former president of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Dr. Cox is a prominent researcher focusing on perinatal mental health and transcultural psychiatry, with international recognition for his work, including serving as Secretary General of the World Psychiatric Association​.

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