Table 5.

Comparison of Suicidal Ideation from EPDS and PHQ-9

EPDS “The thought of harming myself has occurred to me”PHQ-9 “Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way”
Not at AllSeveral DaysMore Than Half the DaysNearly Every Day
Never4351010
Hardly ever121000
Sometimes3540
Often0001
  • EPDS, Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale; PHQ, Patient Health Questionnaire.