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What is a 30 Score on the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS)?

According to research on the original 30-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), a score of 20 to 30 is classified as severe depression. This means that for a person to achieve a 30 score on the geriatric depression scale, they would have answered in the affirmative to every single depressive symptom presented in the questionnaire, indicating a significant and profound level of distress. A score this high necessitates immediate and thorough clinical assessment by a mental health professional.