The performance of the K6 and K10 screening scales for psychological distress in the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

A. Furukawa, Toshi; C. Kessler, Ronald; Slade, Tim; Andrews, Gavin

doi:10.1017/s0033291702006700

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The performance of the K6 and K10 screening scales for psychological distress in the Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being

Published in Psychological Medicine • Feb 1, 2003

Authors:

Toshi A. Furukawa

Ronald C. Kessler

Tim Slade

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Two new screening scales for psychological distress, the K6 and K10, have been developed but their relative efficiency has not been evaluated in comparison with existing scales. METHOD: The Australian National Survey of Mental Health and Well-Being, a nationally representative household ...

Subject

CIDI

General Health Questionnaire

Anxiety

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