These methods have been primarily
of 2
types: self - report measures
of symptoms (eg, Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale27) and
structured interview protocols that identify specific disorders (eg, the National Institute
of Mental Health Diagnostic Interview Schedule28), which uses the criteria set forth in the DSM - IV.29 By far, the self - report measures are less time consuming and
cheaper to administer; however, they do not provide a specific diagnosis.