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To assess depressive disorders a number of reliable and valid instruments exist. They are suitable for screening, assessment of the severity of depressive disorders and classification according to ICD-10 or DSM-IV criteria. Instruments are available as self-, as well as observer rating scales, checklists and interviews. The aim of this paper is to give a review of well-established instruments in German speaking countries.
