PHQ-9 · ONLINE SCREENING

How has your mood been over the past two weeks?

Answer based on your experience over the past two weeks. Complete nine items to see your score, range, and possible next steps.

PHQ-9

Patient Health Questionnaire (9 items)

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

Completed 0 / 9

01Little interest or pleasure in doing things

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

02Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

03Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

04Feeling tired or having little energy

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

05Poor appetite or overeating

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

06Feeling bad about yourself—or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

07Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

08Moving or speaking so slowly that others noticed, or being unusually fidgety or restless

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

09Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way

Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

Sources and further information

Starlight Path provides educational information and peer/community resources. It does not provide medical diagnosis, psychotherapy, clinical treatment, or emergency mental-health services. Website information cannot replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

National Institutes of Health · PHQ-9 · PHQ-9 is in the public domain