Patient Health Questionnaire · PHQ-9
Depression Screening
The PHQ-9 is a clinically validated questionnaire used by healthcare providers worldwide to screen for depression. Answer each question honestly based on how you have been feeling over the past two weeks. This takes approximately two minutes to complete.
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a medical diagnosis. Please share your results with a qualified healthcare provider.
Important precautions
- This is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. It measures symptom severity and helps identify when a professional evaluation may be warranted.
- Results are based on self-reported symptoms and should not replace a clinical evaluation by a licensed mental health or medical professional.
- A final diagnosis requires a clinical interview, including assessment of distress, functional impairment, and other conditions (such as bipolar disorder, normal bereavement, or medical causes of depression).
- If your score does not match how you feel, or symptoms worsen, contact a healthcare provider promptly.
- If you are in crisis or may harm yourself or others, call or text 988 (24/7) or call 911 in an emergency.
Question 1 of 10
You are not alone.
You indicated you may be having thoughts of suicide or self-harm. These thoughts are a symptom of your illness — not a reflection of reality or your worth as a person. Please reach out for support right now.
If you are in immediate danger please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
If you are in crisis please call or text 988 — Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.