Male depression risk, psychological distress, and psychotherapy uptake: Validation of the German version of the male depression risk scale

Screening for depressive disorders in men may be complicated by traditional male role norms. The Male Depression Risk Scale (MDRS) was developed to aid screening depression adhering norms and facilitate identification of general promote treatment uptake. Validation a German version the MDRS examination its potential predict clinical characteristics. In an anonymous online survey comprising 1605 participants (male: N = 671; 42%), information obtained on psychological distress, diagnosed disorders, psychotherapy psychopharmacological treatment. Additional measures included as further mental-health-related constructs. showed good validity reliability. previously identified 6-factor structure could replicated version. Compared Patient Health Questionnaire 9, similar detection performance identifying who self-reported depression, usage, or usage therapy. shows psychometric represents valid instrument distress specifically men.