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HAM-D

Hamilton Depression Rating Scale

The severity of depression, rated by the clinician during an interview.

Format

A clinician-rated scale, classically 17 items; the historical reference for treatment trials.

Origin

Proposed by Max Hamilton in 1960.

Other contexts of use
Essais cliniquesPsychiatrie

Version française : Échelle de dépression de Hamilton (HAM-D)