Validation and psychometric properties of the Arabic version of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale 7 items (HAMD-7) among non-clinical and clinical samples of Lebanese adults.

Sahar ObeidVanessa AzziSouheil Allit

Published in: PloS one (2023)

Psychometric properties of the Arabic HAMD-7 scale are satisfactory, warranting its use clinically and in research. This scale seems highly efficient for ruling out depression; however, those with positive scores need a referral to a mental health professional for deeper evaluation. HAMD-7 might be self-administered by non-clinical subjects. Future studies are recommended to additionally confirm our results.

Keyphrases

psychometric properties
highly efficient
mental health
depressive symptoms
primary care
sleep quality
physical activity
mental illness
case control