The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

Acta Psychiatrica ScandinavicaVolume 67, Issue 6 p. 361-370 The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale A. S. Zigmond, A. S. Zigmond Dept. of Psychiatry, 15 Hyde Terrace, Leeds LS2 9LT, EnglandSearch for more papers by this authorR. P. Snaith, Corresponding Author R. P. Snaith Dept. of Psychiatry, 15 Hyde Terrace, Leeds LS2 9LT, England*Address for correspondenceSearch for more papers by this author A. S. Zigmond, A. S. Zigmond Dept. of Psychiatry, 15 Hyde Terrace, Leeds LS2 9LT, EnglandSearch for more papers by this authorR. P. Snaith, Corresponding Author R. P. Snaith Dept. of Psychiatry, 15 Hyde Terrace, Leeds LS2 9LT, England*Address for correspondenceSearch for more papers by this author First published: June 1983 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1600-0447.1983.tb09716.xCitations: 28,857AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract ABSTRACT– A self-assessment scale has been developed and found to be a reliable instrument for detecting states of depression and anxiety in the setting of an hospital medical outpatient clinic. The anxiety and depressive subscales are also valid measures of severity of the emotional disorder. It is suggested that the introduction of the scales into general hospital practice would facilitate the large task of detection and management of emotional disorder in patients under investigation and treatment in medical and surgical departments. Citing Literature Volume67, Issue6June 1983Pages 361-370 RelatedInformation