PHQ-9

Welcome to the depression symptoms self-assessment test. This self-assessment is meant to be used in adults 18 years and older.

Please note that this screening test is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any disease. Rather, it is a quick self-assessment for possible depressive symptoms that may be concerning. It is recommended that you follow up with a clinician's formal review.

Your results are fully anonymous, and will not be shared with any external parties or saved in your electronic health record.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by having little interest or pleasure in doing things?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been feeling down, depressed, or hopeless?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by feeling tired or having little energy?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had poor appetite, or were overeating?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you felt bad about yourself, or that you are a failure ,or have let yourself or your family down?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television?

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by 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.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you had thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself?