Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
Professional depression screening tool to detect mental health issues early
Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)
Patient Health Questionnaire (Answered 0/9)
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite or overeating
Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
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
Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way
Please answer all questions
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About PHQ-9 Scale
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a widely used depression screening tool developed by Kroenke et al. in 2001. Based on DSM-IV depression diagnostic criteria, it has good reliability and validity and is widely used in clinical and research settings.
- Important Notice:This test is for self-assessment and reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If your depressive symptoms persist or seriously affect your life, please consult a mental health professional or seek medical attention promptly. If you have suicidal thoughts, please call a mental health crisis hotline immediately or go to the emergency room.
About this tool
What is Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)?
A clinically common 9-item depression screening questionnaire.
What is it for?
Catch signs of depression early.
How to read your result
0–4 none / 5–9 mild / 10–14 moderate / 15–19 moderately severe / 20–27 severe.
This is a screening tool, not a medical diagnosis; please consult a qualified physician if you have concerns.