2 - Clear evidence of depression associated with either depressed mood or significant irritability. Depression has interfered significantly in youth's ability to function in at least one life domain. 3 - Clear evidence of disabling level of depression that makes it virtually impossible for the youth to function in any life domain. Almudevar A. Brooks SJ. Kutcher S. Screening for adolescent depression: comparison of the Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale with the Beck depression inventory. Journal of Child & Adolescent Psychopharmacology. 12(2):113-26, 2002 Modified PHQ-9 • The PHQ-9 is a well-validated and respected tool used to assess adult depression in primary care. The Children's Depression Inventory 2nd Edition (CDI 2) is a complete revision of the Children's Depression Inventory (CDI). The CDI 2 can be used in both educational and clinical settings to evaluate depressive symptoms in children and adolescents. Authored by Dr. Maria Kovacs, an internationally recognized researcher of childhood Kutcher Adolescent Depression Scale (KADS) Beck Depression Inventory II (BDI -II) Children's Depression Inventory (CDI -2) Refer to the. detailed comparison table of approved mental health screening instruments (mn.gov/dhs) Referral It is critical that children with identified concerns receive or be referred for specialized BECK'S DEPRESSION INVENTORY Instructions: Please circle the number by the response for each question that best describes how you have felt during the past seven (7) days. Please do not omit any questions. Make sure you check one answer for each question. If more than one answer applies to how you have been feeling, check the higher number.