Beck Depression Inventory | Vibepedia

The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a 21-question multiple-choice self-report inventory that measures the severity of depression in individuals aged 13 and over. Created by [[aaron-t-beck|Aaron T. Beck]], the BDI has undergone several revisions, with the current version, BDI-II, being published in 1996. The test assesses symptoms of depression such as hopelessness, irritability, guilt, and physical symptoms like fatigue and weight loss. With over 1,000 studies citing its use, the BDI is one of the most widely used psychometric tests for depression, with a reported 85% sensitivity rate and 93% specificity rate. The BDI has been translated into over 20 languages and is used by healthcare professionals and researchers worldwide, including the [[world-health-organization|World Health Organization]] and the [[national-institute-of-mental-health|National Institute of Mental Health]]. The BDI's development marked a significant shift in the field of mental health, from a psychodynamic perspective to a more cognitive-behavioral approach, as seen in the work of [[albert-ellis|Albert Ellis]] and [[cognitive-behavioral-therapy|Cognitive Behavioral Therapy]].