PHQ-9 Depression Calculator
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a validated screening tool for depression. Answer all 9 questions to receive your score and interpretation.
Instructions: Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
4. Feeling tired or having little energy
5. Poor appetite or overeating
6. Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
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
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way
Current Score: 0/27 (0/9 questions answered)
Disclaimer: The PHQ-9 is a screening tool and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare professional. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of self-harm, please contact a mental health professional or crisis line immediately.
View PHQ-9 Scoring Guide
| Score Range | Severity | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| 0-4 | Minimal Depression | Monitor; may not require treatment |
| 5-9 | Mild Depression | Watchful waiting; repeat PHQ-9 at follow-up |
| 10-14 | Moderate Depression | Treatment plan, considering counseling and/or pharmacotherapy |
| 15-19 | Moderately Severe Depression | Active treatment with pharmacotherapy and/or psychotherapy |
| 20-27 | Severe Depression | Immediate initiation of pharmacotherapy and referral to mental health specialist |
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