Risk for depression self-assessment

This is a resource to help you to better understand how you've been feeling

For informational purposes only

Not a medical diagnosis

Private and secure

Your answers aren't collected or shared

By continuing, you agree with the terms and that this resource is for adults 18+ in the United States.

SOURCE: PHQ-9, an evidence-based screening tool

The Patient Health Questionnaire-9, or PHQ-9, is a screening tool widely used by health professionals. It was scientifically developed and clinically validated in numerous studies. The PHQ-9 was originally developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues and is copyright 1999 Pfizer.

Agree to the terms of this self-assessment. *

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For this self-assessment, we recommend that you use a pen and paper to write down your points as you accumulate them.

This system will also give you your score at the end of the survey.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Little interest or pleasure in doing things

Little interest or pleasure in doing things *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several Days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day= 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Points

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Feeling tired or having little energy

Feeling tired or having little energy *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Poor appetite or overeating

Poor appetite or overeating *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

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

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

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television

Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

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

Moving too slow or too fast

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?

Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself

Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself *

Not at all = 0 Points

Several days = 1 Point

More than half the days = 2 Points

Nearly every day = 3 Points

If you need help, you're not alone

A counselor is always there to listen and provide support. Call, chat, or text 24/7 with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Your Score:

Based on the PHQ-9 depression scale, your score falls into one of these categories:

0 No risk of depression
1-4 Minimal risk of depression
5-9 Mild risk of depression
10-14 Moderate risk of depression
15-19 Moderately severe risk of depression
20-27 Severe risk of depression

Source: PHQ-9, an evidence-based screening tool