Major Depressive Disorder (Primary Caregiver)

Major Depressive Disorder (Primary Caregiver)

The Major Depressive Disorder (Primary Caregiver) instrument was adapted from the Depression module of the Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children (DISC 4). It was administered to the primary caregivers of subjects and obtained information regarding the subject's depression.

WAVE 2: The primary caregiver version of the Major Depressive Disorder instrument (PDF 2.3MG) was administered to subjects' primary caregivers for Cohorts 3, 6, and 9.

WAVE 3: The primary caregiver version of the Major Depressive Disorder instrument (PDF 2.5MG) was administered to subjects' primary caregivers for Cohorts 3, 6, and 9.

American Psychiatric Association, (1994). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. Washington D.C.: author.

National Institute of Mental Health (1997). NIMH Diagnostic Interview Schedule for Children, Version IV, Youth and Parent Informants

DISC-IV Brochure

Major Depressive Disorder Information from MentalHealth.com