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Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Clinician-rated scale quantifying depression severity across 10 core symptom domains.
Montgomery-Asberg Depression Rating Scale (MADRS)
Apparent sadness
0 = no sadness; 6 = looks miserable all the time
Reported sadness
0 = occasional sadness; 6 = continuous, unrelenting sadness
Inner tension
0 = placid; 6 = unrelenting dread or anguish
Reduced sleep
0 = normal sleep; 6 = <2-3 hours sleep
Reduced appetite
0 = normal appetite; 6 = needs persuasion to eat
Concentration difficulties
0 = none; 6 = unable to read or converse
Lassitude
0 = none; 6 = complete inability to start simple tasks without help
Inability to feel
0 = normal interest in surroundings; 6 = complete anhedonia
Pessimistic thoughts
0 = none; 6 = delusions of ruin, remorse, or guilt
Suicidal thoughts
0 = enjoys life; 6 = explicit plans for suicide
Result0 / 60
No depression
When to use
- Rating depression severity and monitoring response to antidepressant treatment, particularly sensitive to change over time.
Formula
Sum of 10 items, each rated 0-6. Range 0-60. Bands: 0-6 none, 7-19 mild, 20-34 moderate, >=35 severe.