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Rating scales for depression
Integrated cognitive assessment
Quality of Life in Depression Scale
Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression
Personality test
Assessment of suicide risk
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder Single-Question Screen