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PHQ-9 Assessment | Patient Health Questionnaire for Depression Screening

🌟 Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

About this Depression Assessment

The PHQ-9 is one of the most widely used tools for screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and measuring the severity of depression. It’s brief, easy to administer, and has been validated in numerous studies.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?

Note: This online assessment is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional diagnosis.

1. 😔 Little interest or pleasure in doing things

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

2. 😢 Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

3. 😴 Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

4. 🥱 Feeling tired or having little energy

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

5. 🍽️ Poor appetite or overeating

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

6. 👎 Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

7. 🧠 Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

8. 🐢 Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

9. 💭 Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by this problem?

0 Not at all

1 Several days

2 More than half the days

3 Nearly every day

10. 🚨 If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?

0 Not difficult at all

1 Somewhat difficult

2 Very difficult

3 Extremely difficult

Your PHQ-9 Assessment Results

Understanding Your Score

0-4 Minimal or no depression
5-9 Mild depression
10-14 Moderate depression
15-19 Moderately severe depression
20-27 Severe depression

Next Steps

If your score indicates significant depression or if you indicated any thoughts of self-harm (Question 9), please consider speaking with a mental health professional. Depression is treatable, and help is available through therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, or a combination of approaches.

Note: This assessment is not a diagnosis. Please consult with a qualified healthcare provider for proper evaluation.

Important Note

You indicated having thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself. If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please reach out for help immediately:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
Or go to your nearest emergency room

You’re not alone, and help is available.

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