Depressive Distress
Dimension 669 of 1,100 · Health Lens
Depressive Distress measures the presence and impact of sadness, sorrow, and depressed mood as an emotional burden in daily life. It encompasses both the felt experience of low mood and the extent to which that distress is experienced as bothersome or functionally disruptive.
evidence final name · Sad Cfr
Minimal Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band show little to no sadness or depressed mood, with attention often directed toward general health, physical limitations, aging, or other neutral concerns rather than emotional suffering.
Moderate Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band describe sadness, sorrow, or depression as a noticeable emotional problem that is present and bothersome. The mood state is acknowledged directly, often as a recurring feeling or concern.
High Depressive Distress
Expressions activating this band describe sadness or depression as a substantial burden that interferes with everyday functioning, social participation, or independence. The distress is experienced not only as felt low mood but as something that hurts daily life and limits activity.
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Low Sad Cfr: Content characterized by sensor, acct, charge, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect sad cfr at this level.
Moderate Sad Cfr: Content characterized by sad, minute, illness, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect sad cfr at this level.
High Sad Cfr: Content characterized by cfr, according, tens, and related themes. Expressions activating this band reflect sad cfr at this level.