By Aaron T Beck
Purpose: Assess self-reported key symptoms of depression
Age: 17-80 (recommended)
Admin: 5 to 10 minutes; self-administered or verbally by a trained administrator
Qualification Level: B
Research supports a positive relationship between BHS scores and measures of depression, suicidal intent, and ideation.
Use this powerful predictor of eventual suicide to help measure three major aspects of hopelessness: feelings about the future, loss of motivation, and expectations.
Benefits
- Assess self-reported key symptoms of depression.
- Support early identification and diagnosis.
- Conduct clinical research.
- Improved clinical sensitivity.
Sample Reports
Interpretive reports provide useful information such as the client's demographics, an interpretation of the client's raw and T scores, a brief, and a list of items endorsements.
Progress reports help monitor a client's progress over time. It graphically displays changes in the client's scores.
BHS Interpretative Report Sample
BHS Progress Report Sample
