Using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale to Determine the Severity

question 17

Multiple Choice

Using the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale to determine the severity of a person's depressive symptoms, what rating is said to be evidence of severe, incapacitating depression?

• A)0-7
• B)10-20
• C)20-50
• D)More than 50

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