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Self-assessment · Depression

Depression Screening

Based on the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire), one of the most widely used and validated depression screening tools in clinical practice. Answer based on the last two weeks. Takes about 2 minutes.

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Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Little interest or pleasure in doing things

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Feeling tired or having little energy

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Poor appetite or overeating

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure, or have let yourself or your family down

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Moving or speaking so slowly that others could have noticed, or being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual

Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
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Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way

If you are in immediate distress, please call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) or go to your nearest emergency room.

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

This question provides context for your results and does not affect your score.

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Your results

Score interpretation

0No significant symptoms (none-minimal)
1–4Minimal symptoms
5–9Mild depression
10–14Moderate depression
15–19Moderately severe depression
20–27Severe depression
The PHQ-9 is a validated screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A score in any range does not confirm or rule out a diagnosis of depression. Only a qualified clinician can make a diagnosis after a thorough evaluation of your history and symptoms.
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Understanding your results

What does my score mean?

Depression exists on a spectrum. A PHQ-9 score is a snapshot, a measure of how many symptoms you have been experiencing, and how frequently, over the past two weeks.

A higher score doesn’t mean something is permanently wrong with you. It means you are carrying something significant right now, and that is worth taking seriously.

Scores of 1–9

Minimal to mild symptoms. Self-care strategies, lifestyle changes, or brief therapy may be helpful. Worth monitoring if symptoms have persisted for more than a few weeks.

Scores of 10–19

Moderate to moderately severe symptoms. Therapy and/or a conversation with your doctor about treatment options is strongly recommended. You do not have to navigate this alone.

Scores of 20–27

Severe symptoms. Active treatment, therapy, medication evaluation, or both, is indicated. Please reach out to a mental health professional soon. If you are in crisis, call 988.

Next steps

A score raises questions. Therapy helps answer them.

If your results were concerning, or if you have been struggling for a while, working with a therapist can help you understand what is underneath the symptoms, not just manage them.

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