Brief Description
The Male Depression Risk Assessment (MDRS-22) is a measure used to assess externalizing symptoms of depression among male-identified clients. This measure of depressive symptoms includes sub-scales focused on emotion suppression, anger/aggression, substance use, and risk-taking.
Assessment Administration Type
Self-report
Number of questions
22
Age Range for Administration
18+
Recommended Frequency of Administration
Monthly
Summary of Scoring and Interpretations
The MDRS-22 results in a total score of all 22 items, with higher scores indicating more depressive symptoms. Total scores can range from 0 to 154. There are six sub-scales focused on six symptoms domains: 1) emotion suppression, 2) drug use, 3) alcohol use, 4) anger & aggression, 5) somatic symptoms, and 6) risk-taking.
Based on the norms of a representative Canadian sample, the scale ranges are categorized by the following descriptors:
Total score: 0-31 – Low
Total score: 32-50 – Elevated
Total score: 51-86 – High
Total score: 87-154 – Extreme
Blueprint Adjustments
N/A
Clinical Considerations
While this measure is meant for male-identified clients, this assessment can be used with clients who have been socialized as men.
This measure can be useful for identifying clients who might not report typical depression symptoms, like sadness, and instead report more externalizing symptoms.
Citation
Rice, S.M., Fallon, B.J., Aucote, H.M., Möller-Leimkühler, A.M. (2013). Development and preliminary validation of the male depression risk scale: Furthering the assessment of depression in men. Journal of Affective Disorders.151(3). 950-8.
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