What this covac children s depression inventory cdi measures
This covac children s depression inventory cdi estimates self-reported CDI child mood sad mood social withdraw self worth school function symptom frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into sad mood, social withdraw, self worth, school func. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your cdi child mood frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed CDI child mood sad mood social withdraw self worth school function symptom frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Sad mood
How often CDI sad mood frequency signals appear.
Social withdraw
How often CDI social withdraw frequency signals appear.
Self worth
How often CDI self worth frequency signals appear.
School func
How often CDI school function frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the covac children s depression inventory cdi
Complete 22 items to receive your cdi child mood frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your cdi child mood frequency index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower CDI Child Mood Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed CDI child mood sad mood social withdraw self worth school function symptom frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed CDI Child Mood Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring CDI child mood sad mood social withdraw self worth school function symptom frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher CDI Child Mood Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent CDI child mood sad mood social withdraw self worth school function symptom frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report covac children s depression inventory cdi patterns on this screener
- A cdi child mood frequency index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
CDI child mood frequency index and sibling screeners
This covac children s depression inventory cdi screener uses original frequency items across four domains: sad mood, social withdraw, self worth, school func. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Beck depression inventory adolescents | Teen BDI rather than CDI child mood frequency items |
| Depression test | General depression rather than CDI school withdraw symptom cues |
Covac Children S Depression Inventory CDI FAQ
What does this covac children s depression inventory cdi measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a cdi child mood frequency index from 0 to 100. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
Does CDI score diagnose depression in a child?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate child mood concerns after full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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