Mantogomery Asberg Depression Rating Scale | MADRS | Rating Scales in Bipolar Disorder |

MADRS) is a widely recognized clinical assessment tool designed to measure the severity of depressive episodes in patients with mood disorders


It provides a detailed measure of depressive symptoms aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of antidepressant treatments.

The scale is noted for its sensitivity to changes in depression severity, ....thus making it a valuable tool for monitoring patient progress during the course of treatment


General structure

The scale consists of ten items,..... with each item targeting a different aspect of depression....

The ten items are listed....

apparent sadness
reported sadness
inner tension
sleep disturbances
appetite
concentration
lassitude
inability to feel
pessimistic thoughts
suicidal thoughts


Each item is scored on a scale from 0 to 6,....

with 0 being “normal/not present” and 6 being “extreme

So... with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.

Now This scoring system allows clinicians to quantify symptoms in a standardized manner, facilitating both the initial assessment of depression severity and the ongoing monitoring of therapeutic interventions.