Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale - Child Version

Questions

47

Duration

15 min

Original title

Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale - Child Version

Adaptation

Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale - Child Version

Authors

Chorpita, B. F., Yim, L., Moffitt, C., Umemoto, L. A., & Francis, S. E.

Created

2000

Example result

What the test measures

When and why to use it

The questions

1. Please check the box that shows how often each of these things happens to you. There are no right or wrong answers.
   1. I worry about different things.
   Evaluates the general tendency to experience non-specific apprehension.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
2. 2. I feel sad or empty.
   Probes the core depressive symptom of low mood and emotional void.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
3. 3. When I have a problem, I get a funny feeling in my stomach.
   Assesses somatic manifestations of distress localized in the gastrointestinal system.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
4. 4. I worry when I think I have done something badly.
   Explores performance-related anxiety and the fear of inadequacy.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
5. 5. I am scared to be home alone.
   Measures distress related to a lack of proximity to attachment figures.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
6. 6. Nothing is fun for me anymore.
   Assesses anhedonia and the loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
7. 7. I feel scared when I have to take a test.
   Probes specific performance anxiety triggered by academic evaluation.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
8. 8. I worry when I think someone is angry with me.
   Evaluates interpersonal anxiety driven by the perceived disapproval of others.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
9. 9. I worry about being far away.
   Directly probes core separation anxiety and the fear of detachment from primary caregivers.
   • Never
   • Sometimes
   • Often
   • Always
10. 10. I am bothered by bad or silly thoughts or pictures in my mind.
    Assesses the presence of distressing intrusive thoughts or visual obsessions.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
11. 11. I have trouble sleeping.
    Checks for sleep onset or maintenance difficulties associated with emotional distress.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
12. 12. I worry about doing my schoolwork badly.
    Measures anticipatory anxiety regarding academic performance and failure.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
13. 13. I worry that something awful will happen to someone in my family.
    Explores generalized apprehension regarding the safety and well-being of loved ones.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
14. 14. I suddenly feel like I can't breathe for no reason.
    Probes for respiratory symptoms of panic occurring out of the blue.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
15. 15. I have problems with my appetite.
    Assesses vegetative signs of depression through changes in eating habits.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
16. 16. I have to keep checking that I've done things right (like checking if an appliance is off or a door is locked).
    Measures the presence of compulsive checking behaviors driven by doubt.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
17. 17. I feel scared if I have to sleep alone.
    Evaluates separation distress manifesting around bedtime and solitary sleep.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
18. 18. I have a hard time going to school in the morning because I feel nervous or scared.
    Assesses school refusal tendencies rooted in anxiety or fear.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
19. 19. I have no energy for things.
    Probes the physical and mental fatigue characteristic of depressive episodes.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
20. 20. I worry about looking silly.
    Evaluates social anxiety related to public perception and embarrassment.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
21. 21. I am very tired.
    Checks for persistent lethargy and subjective feelings of exhaustion.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
22. 22. I worry that bad things will happen to me.
    Explores generalized vulnerability and anticipatory fear of personal misfortune.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
23. 23. I feel like I can't get bad or silly thoughts out of my head.
    Assesses the persistence and uncontrollable nature of obsessive thoughts.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
24. 24. When I have a problem, my heart beats very fast.
    Measures cardiovascular somatic reactivity in response to stressful situations.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
25. 25. I can't think clearly.
    Probes cognitive symptoms such as diminished concentration and mental fogginess.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
26. 26. I suddenly start to shake or tremble for no reason.
    Assesses unprovoked somatic panic symptoms involving involuntary motor tremors.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
27. 27. I worry that something bad will happen to me.
    Evaluates generalized anticipatory anxiety about negative future events.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
28. 28. When I have a problem, I tremble or shake.
    Measures physical signs of sympathetic nervous system arousal during stress.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
29. 29. I feel like I am worthless.
    Probes core depressive cognitions concerning self-esteem and personal value.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
30. 30. I worry about making mistakes.
    Assesses perfectionistic concerns and the fear of committing errors.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
31. 31. I have to think of special thoughts (like numbers or words) to stop bad things from happening.
    Evaluates the use of mental compulsions or magical thinking to neutralize perceived threats.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
32. 32. I worry about what other people think of me.
    Probes social evaluation anxiety and hypersensitivity to peer judgment.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
33. 33. I'm afraid of being in crowded places (like shopping malls, movie theaters, buses, or crowded schoolyards).
    Assesses agoraphobic fears associated with situations where escape might be difficult.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
34. 34. I suddenly feel very scared for no reason.
    Measures the occurrence of spontaneous, un-cued panic attacks.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
35. 35. I worry about what will happen.
    Explores broad anticipatory anxiety focused on the uncertain future.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
36. 36. I suddenly feel dizzy or faint for no reason.
    Probes unprovoked vestibular symptoms characteristic of panic episodes.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
37. 37. I think about death.
    Checks for morbid rumination or depressive thoughts concerning mortality.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
38. 38. I am scared if I have to speak in front of the class.
    Evaluates specific social phobia triggered by public speaking scenarios.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
39. 39. My heart suddenly starts to beat too fast for no reason.
    Assesses spontaneous cardiovascular symptoms associated with panic disorder.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
40. 40. I feel like I don't want to move.
    Probes psychomotor retardation and severe motivational deficits.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
41. 41. I worry about suddenly feeling scared when there's nothing to be afraid of.
    Measures anticipatory anxiety specifically about having future panic attacks.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
42. 42. I have to do some things over and over again (like wash my hands, clean, or put things in a certain order).
    Evaluates the presence of overt behavioral compulsions and ritualistic actions.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
43. 43. I feel scared of looking silly in front of people.
    Probes social anxiety driven by the fear of public humiliation.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
44. 44. I have to do some things in a special way to stop bad things from happening.
    Assesses rigid rules and action-based magical thinking meant to ward off harm.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
45. 45. I worry when I go to bed at night.
    Measures nocturnal anxiety and distress experienced during the transition to sleep.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
46. 46. I would be scared if I had to spend the night away from home.
    Evaluates separation anxiety triggered by prolonged physical distance from the home base.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always
47. 47. I feel restless.
    Checks for psychomotor agitation and subjective feelings of nervous tension.
    • Never
    • Sometimes
    • Often
    • Always