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Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D)

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D 17 items) to assess severity of depressive symptoms.

Rate each item

1. Depressed Mood

2. Feelings of Guilt

3. Suicide

4. Insomnia Early

5. Insomnia Middle

6. Insomnia Late

7. Work and Activities

8. Retardation

9. Agitation

10. Anxiety Psychic

11. Anxiety Somatic

12. Somatic Symptoms Gastrointestinal

13. Somatic Symptoms General

14. Genital Symptoms

15. Hypochondriasis

16. Loss of Weight

17. Insight

How It Works

The Hamilton Scale assesses 17 depression symptoms. Each item is scored 0-2 or 0-4, totaling 0-52 points.

Clinical Use

Widely used in research and clinical practice to assess depression severity and treatment response.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HAM-D for diagnosis?

No. HAM-D assesses severity of depressive symptoms in already diagnosed patients, doesn't replace complete diagnostic assessment.

Which score indicates treatment?

HAM-D ≥8 generally indicates need for treatment. Scores ≥19 suggest severe depression requiring intensive intervention.

How often to reassess?

Weekly assessment is recommended at treatment start and every 2-4 weeks during maintenance to monitor response.

What is treatment response?

≥50% reduction in HAM-D score is considered therapeutic response. Remission is defined as score ≤7.