Children’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition (CDI-2)

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About this scale and references
Reference information · Official-form reference
Last content update
2026-10-26
Clinical review
Not independently reviewed
Source jurisdiction
See individual sources
Coverage
Official-form reference
What changed in this edition
FieldInstrument context
VersionCDI-2; licensed self-report, parent or teacher form
PopulationChildren/adolescents; verify age range for selected form
RespondentChild/parent/teacher by form
PurposeChildren’s Depression Inventory, Second Edition (CDI-2) — administration and scoring reference.

Administration

Select the intended CDI-2 form and use the publisher’s administration and scoring process.

Scoring method

Licensed form-specific totals and normative conversion.

Interpretation & limitations

  • Interpret the form-specific normative profile alongside a child depression assessment.
  • Interpret the findings alongside the clinical interview, functioning, history and relevant physical assessment.
  • Short, full, parent and teacher forms have different content and norms. Self-harm concerns need direct follow-up regardless of score.
  • Use the original instrument and manual for item wording, rating anchors, missing-data rules and any normative conversions. This reference does not establish a diagnosis or select treatment.
References · 1
  1. Original instrument / official materials

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