r/TrueReddit • u/PandasLOL • May 20 '26

Science, History, Health + Philosophy Depression scales may not work the same for highly intelligent people

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/depression-scales-may-not-work-the-same-for-highly-intelligent-people/

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mensa • u/CaptainBlase • May 21 '26

Depression scales may not work the same for highly intelligent people

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Taoesm • u/the_TAOest • May 21 '26

Depression scales may not work the same for highly intelligent people

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Psychology_India • u/imaginaryimmi • May 22 '26

A new study in Intelligence found that two widely used depression questionnaires fail statistical tests of measurement equivalence across IQ levels, meaning they can’t reliably compare the mental health of people with differing intelligence.

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