Comprehensive Mood & Affective Protocol
A multi-angle psychological screening sequence combining the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-21 (DASS-21), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) for an in-depth clinical evaluation of emotional strain, panic vulnerability, and affective balance.
Sequential Assessment Sequence
Administered sequentially to ensure test-retest consistencyDepression Anxiety Stress Scales-21
21-item short form measuring depression, anxiety, and stress over the past week. Each subscale has 7 items scored 0-3. Multiply subscale sums by 2 to compare w…
Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7
7-item anxiety screening tool measuring symptom severity over the past 2 weeks. Scores range from 0 to 21.
Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale
20-item self-report depression scale measuring depressive symptoms over the past week. Scores range from 0 to 60, with a threshold of 16 indicating clinically …
Clinical Protocol Rationale
Single psychometric tests provide isolated signals. In professional clinical and neuropsychological assessment, standard practice requires complementary multi-instrument batteries. Combining validated scales minimizes individual response bias, clarifies co-occurring manifestations, and produces robust normative baselines.