Geriatric Depression Scale Calculator

GDS-15 depression screening for elderly with severity classification, treatment recommendations, and risk assessment.

Medical Disclaimer

This calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about your health. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of results from this tool.

Inputs

Life satisfaction items (0-5)

Social withdrawal items (0-4)

Hopelessness items (0-4)

Cognitive complaint items (0-2)

Age

years

Chronic Pain

Recent Bereavement

Social Support

Tab to move between fields

Results

GDS-15 total (0-15)

Severity (1-4)1

Suicide screen flag0

PHQ-9 equivalent estimate0

Treatment level (1-4)1

Contextual risk score0

Functional impact score0

GDS-5 estimate (0-5)0

How to Use This Calculator

Answer each yes/no item on the Geriatric Depression Scale Short Form (15 items).
Score items in the depression-indicative direction per the validated GDS-SF scoring key.
Review the Total GDS Score — scores of 5 or higher suggest probable depression.
Check the Severity Classification: normal (0–4), mild depression (5–8), or moderate-severe (9–15).
Use the score to guide mental health referral and treatment planning for older adults.

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