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Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS)

701 Shared Subjects

Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale
Clinical Assessments
Depression
06/21/2012
rcads01
02/09/2022
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Definition
Submission Template
Query Element Name Data Type Size Required Description Value Range Notes Aliases
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for research subject NDAR*
src_subject_id String 20 Required Subject ID how it's defined in lab/project
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging/biospecimen was completed. MM/DD/YYYY
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0::1440 Age is rounded to chronological month. If the research participant is 15-days-old at time of interview, the appropriate value would be 0 months. If the participant is 16-days-old, the value would be 1 month.
sex String 20 Required Sex of subject at birth M;F; O; NR M = Male; F = Female; O=Other; NR = Not reported gender
comments_misc String 4,000 Recommended Miscellaneous comments on study, interview, methodology relevant to this form data
Query rcads_1 String 20 Recommended I worry about things
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD1, p_rcads_1, rcads1
Query rcads_2 String 20 Recommended I feel sad or empty
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD2, p_rcads_2, rcads2
Query rcads_3 String 20 Recommended When I have a problem, I get a funny feeling in my stomach
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD3, p_rcads_3, rcads3
Query rcads_4 String 20 Recommended I worry when I think I have done poorly at something
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD4, p_rcads_4, rcads4
Query rcads_5 String 20 Recommended I would feel afraid of being on my own at home
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD5, p_rcads_5, rcads5
Query rcads_6 String 20 Recommended Nothing is much fun anymore
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD6, p_rcads_6, rcads6
Query rcads_7 String 20 Recommended I feel scared when I have to take a test
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD7, p_rcads_7, rcads7
Query rcads_8 String 20 Recommended I feel worried when I think someone is angry with me
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD8, p_rcads_8, rcads8
Query rcads_9 String 20 Recommended I worry about being away from my parents
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD9, p_rcads_9, rcads9
Query rcads_10 String 20 Recommended I get bothered by bad or silly thoughts or pictures in my mind
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD10, p_rcads_10, rcads10
Query rcads_11 String 20 Recommended I have trouble sleeping
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD11, p_rcads_11, rcads11
Query rcads_12 String 20 Recommended I worry that I will do badly at my school work
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD12, p_rcads_12, rcads12
Query rcads_13 String 20 Recommended I worry that something awful will happen to someone in my family
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD13, p_rcads_13, rcads13
Query rcads_14 String 20 Recommended I suddenly feel as if I can't breathe when there is no reason for this
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD14, p_rcads_14
Query rcads_15 String 20 Recommended I have problems with my appetite
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD15, p_rcads_15
Query rcads_16 String 20 Recommended I have to keep checking that I have done things right (like the switch is off, or the door is locked)
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD16, p_rcads_16
Query rcads_17 String 20 Recommended I feel scared if I have to sleep on my own
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD17, p_rcads_17
Query rcads_18 String 20 Recommended I have trouble going to school in the mornings because I feel nervous or afraid
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD18, p_rcads_18
Query rcads_19 String 20 Recommended I have no energy for things
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD19, p_rcads_19
Query rcads_20 String 20 Recommended I worry I might look foolish
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD20, p_rcads_20
Query rcads_21 String 20 Recommended I am tired a lot
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD21, p_rcads_21
Query rcads_22 String 20 Recommended I worry that bad things will happen to me
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD22, p_rcads_22
Query rcads_23 String 20 Recommended I can't seem to get bad or silly thoughts out of my head.
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD23, p_rcads_23
Query rcads_24 String 20 Recommended When I have a problem, my heart beats really fast
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD24, p_rcads_24
Query rcads_25 String 20 Recommended I cannot think clearly
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD25, p_rcads_25
Query rcads_26 String 20 Recommended I suddenly start to tremble or shake when there is no reason for this
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD26, p_rcads_26
Query rcads_27 String 20 Recommended I worry that something bad will happen to me
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD27, p_rcads_27
Query rcads_28 String 20 Recommended When I have a problem, I feel shaky
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD28, p_rcads_28
Query rcads_29 String 20 Recommended I feel worthless
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD29, p_rcads_29
Query rcads_30 String 20 Recommended I worry about making mistakes
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD30, p_rcads_30
Query rcads_31 String 20 Recommended I have to think of special thoughts (like numbers or words) to stop bad things from happening.
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD31, p_rcads_31
Query rcads_32 String 20 Recommended I worry what other people think of me
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD32, p_rcads_32
Query rcads_33 String 20 Recommended I am afraid of being in crowded places (like shopping centers, the movies, buses, busy playgrounds)
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD33, p_rcads_33
Query rcads_34 String 20 Recommended All of a sudden I feel really scared for no reason at all
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD34, p_rcads_34
Query rcads_35 String 20 Recommended I worry about what is going to happen
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD35, p_rcads_35
Query rcads_36 String 20 Recommended I suddenly become dizzy or faint when there is no reason for this
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD36, p_rcads_36
Query rcads_37 String 20 Recommended I think about death
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD37, p_rcads_37
Query rcads_38 String 20 Recommended I feel afraid if I have to talk in front of my class
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD38, p_rcads_38
Query rcads_39 String 20 Recommended My heart suddenly starts to beat too quickly for no reason
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD39, p_rcads_39
Query rcads_40 String 20 Recommended I feel like I don't want to move
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD40, p_rcads_40
Query rcads_41 String 20 Recommended I worry that I will suddenly get a scared feeling when there is nothing to be afraid of
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD41, p_rcads_41
Query rcads_42 String 20 Recommended I have to do some things over and over again (like washing my hands, cleaning or putting things in a certain order)
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD42, p_rcads_42
Query rcads_43 String 20 Recommended I feel afraid that I will make a fool of myself in front of people
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD43, p_rcads_43
Query rcads_44 String 20 Recommended I have to do some things in just the right way to stop bad things from happening
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD44, p_rcads_44
Query rcads_45 String 20 Recommended I worry when I go to bed at night
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD45, p_rcads_45
Query rcads_46 String 20 Recommended I would feel scared if I had to stay away from home overnight
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD46, p_rcads_46
Query rcads_47 String 20 Recommended I feel restless
Never; Sometimes; Often; Always
RCADS_CHILD47, p_rcads_47
Query visit String 60 Recommended Visit name
respondent String 20 Recommended Respondent Mother;Father;Parent;Guardian;Teacher;Child;Self;Caregiver;Partner;Other
rcads_tot Integer Recommended RCADS total raw score
rcads_ars Integer Recommended Total Anxiety subscale score p_rcads_total_anxiety
rcads_drs Integer Recommended Total Depression subscale score p_rcads_major_dep
rcads_sep_anx Integer Recommended Separation Anxiety Subscale
rcads_social_phob Integer Recommended Social Phobia Subscale
rcads_gen_anx Integer Recommended Generalized Anxiety Subscale
rcads_panic Integer Recommended Panic Disorder Subscale
rcads_ocd Integer Recommended Obsessive-Compulsive Subscale
rcads_total_int Integer Recommended Total Internalizing Scale
timept Integer Recommended Time Point 888 = not applicable; 999 = missing
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  • Data Type: Which type of data this element is, e.g. String, Float, File location.
  • Size: If applicable, the character limit of this element
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  • Description: A basic description
  • Value Range: Which values can appear validly in this element (case sensitive for strings)
  • Notes: Expanded description or notes on coding of values
  • Aliases: A list of currently supported Aliases (alternate element names)
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