Which screening tool indicates depressive symptoms with a score greater than 10?

The correct answer is the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS), which is specifically designed to identify depressive symptoms in postpartum women and those during pregnancy. This screening tool consists of 10 items that evaluate emotional states and symptoms associated with depression. A score of greater than 10 on the EPDS is commonly used as a threshold to indicate the presence of significant depressive symptoms. Research has validated this score as a reliable indicator for screening, making it a key tool in perinatal mental health for identifying individuals who may require further assessment or intervention.

The other screening tools mentioned have different designs, purposes, and scoring systems that do not specifically set a cutoff of 10 to indicate depressive symptoms in the same context. For instance, the Beck Depression Inventory is a broader tool used for various populations and does not have a specific cutoff of 10 for postpartum screening. The Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS) focuses on postpartum depression but also uses different scoring mechanisms. The Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) is a widely used tool that assesses depression but employs a different scoring range, with a cutoff often set at 10 for general depression screening rather than specifically for perinatal contexts.