1 in 10 new fathers experience postnatal depression. Over 80% go undiagnosed -
not because it is rare, but because nobody checks.
This assessment uses the Gotland Male Depression Scale,
a clinically validated instrument specifically designed to detect depression in men,
whose symptoms present differently from women. It takes under 3 minutes.
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GOTLAND MALE DEPRESSION SCALE · PARENTS2BE.INTL
Think about the last two weeks. For each statement, choose the response
that best describes how he has been.
QUESTION 1 OF 13
ASSESSMENT COMPLETE · PARENTS2BE.INTL
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0 - None13 - Probable27 - Significant39
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This assessment is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a clinical diagnosis.
The Gotland Male Depression Scale (Zierau et al., 2002) is a validated screening instrument.
A positive screen indicates that professional assessment is warranted - not that a diagnosis has been made.
If you are concerned about immediate safety, contact your GP or call the Samaritans on
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