A word of caution.  Sorry to play the "we are the experts" card (and I
would not consider myself expert in this matter) but is not diagnosis of
depression something for a clinical psychologist? 

As an occupational psychologist, I use several instruments to assess
levels of depression but I am also aware of their limitations.  They are
useful for getting a feel for levels in an organisation but I would not
consider them sufficiently reliable as diagnostic instruments.  If I
find high levels, I tell an organisation that they have a problem that
they need to address.  If an individual presented to me stating that
they were depressed or who scored highly on an instrument, I would refer
her or him elsewhere: I would not deem them to be depressed.  I suggest
that if anyone other than a clin psych uses instruments to assess an
individual, they should do likewise.

Best wishes

Kevin

Kevin MAGUIRE BSc BA MSc CPsychol MCIEH, Senior Lecturer, Environmental
Health and Safety Management, The School of Property and Construction,
The Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU,
United Kingdom.  Telephone ++44 (0)115 848 2603
 

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-----Original Message-----
From: Sam Davies [mailto:[log in to unmask]] 
Sent: 30 September 2003 11:03
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Depression Tests

I meet with many employees who appear to suffer with depression or who
have
been diagnosed with depression and think it might be useful to assess
their
symptoms more objectively.

I would be interested to hear from anyone who routinely uses depression
tests?

Does anyone have any comments re depression tests i.e. are they helpful
etc....

I have found the 'Beck' and 'Goldberg' tests on the internet, does
anyone
use these?
Has anyone got a questionnaire that they use which they would be willing
to
send me?

Many thanks

Samantha Davies
Occupational Health Adviser
Trinity Mirror Midlands

Tel - 0121 2363366  Ex 3099




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