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A comparison of homeless, community-wide, and selected distressed samples on the CES-Depression Scale

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  • Ritchey, F.J.
  • La Gory, M.
  • Fitzpatrick, K.M.
  • Mullis, J.

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Center for Epidemiological Studies (CES) Depression Scale results for surveys of homeless, community-wide and selected distressed samples are compared. Nearly four times the percentage of homeless fit the criterion for clinical caseness (a score of 16+) compared to the general population (74 to 19 percent). None of the distressed samples exhibited a higher rate except psychiatric patients diagnosed as acutely depressive. High rates of depression have implications for social policies directed toward homelessness.

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  • Ritchey, F.J. & La Gory, M. & Fitzpatrick, K.M. & Mullis, J., 1990. "A comparison of homeless, community-wide, and selected distressed samples on the CES-Depression Scale," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 80(11), pages 1384-1386.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:1990:80:11:1384-1386_6
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