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The Johns Hopkins Depression Checklist for Children HDCL-C

Age______Grade______ Sex ______

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38

Not at all
(0)

Sometimes Pretty Much


(1)
(2)

Very Much
(3)

All the Time


(4)

Not at all
(4)

Sometimes Pretty Much


(3)
(2)

Very Much
(1)

All the Time


(0)

Complains of stomach aches


Pouts and sulks
Unable to make up his/her mind
Cries often
Moves slowly
Complains of headache
Demonstrates slow speech
Spends more time with adults
Spends time alone in room
Self critical
Finds it difficult to leave parents
Forgetful
Easily frustrated
Tires easily
Gets angry
Hostile to others
Sullen
Bowel problems
Nausea or vomiting
Temper outbursts
Suicidal Thoughts
Eats poorly
Refuses to go to School
Leaves school - "hooks"
Moody or irritable
Talks about fear of parents dying
Awakens in a.m. earlier than necessary
Needs help from adults

Appears happy
Talks a lot
Carefree in spirit
Enjoys new situations
Cheerful in nature
Neat appearance
Falls asleep well
Works on tasks enthusiastically
Sleeps through the night
Generally outgoing
Maximum Score (4 x 38) = 152
Mean Score in Depressed In-patients = 66.8 +/- 13.4

0023E: 101-102
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Normal Population Mean Score = 26.4 +/- 5.3

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