Multiscore Depression Inventory for Children (MDI-C)

This unique self-report inventory with items written by children assesses depression in 8- to 17-year-olds. A downward extension of the highly regarded Multiscore Depression Inventory, the MDI-C, lets youngsters indicate their feelings, giving you a child's view of their emotional world. It's ideal for both routine screening and clinical assessment.

The MDI-C is the first measure of childhood depression with items created by children, written in their own words. During test development, children between 8 and 13 reviewed MDI-C items, which were revised, reworded, or added based on their suggestions. Consequently, MDI-C items have excellent face validity. Written at a second-grade reading level, they're brief, easy to understand, and meaningful to children.