Self-tests
Depression test (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 is a short questionnaire that clinicians use to screen for depression and to follow how mood changes over time. It takes about three minutes.
- 3 minutes
- 9 questions
- Private: scored on your device
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Your score
0 out of 27
Minimal symptoms
Your answers suggest few symptoms of depression over the past two weeks. If you still feel unlike yourself, that is reason enough to talk to someone.
Mild symptoms
Your answers suggest mild symptoms of depression. Keep an eye on how you feel and consider repeating the test in two weeks. If low mood is affecting your days, a therapist can help.
Moderate symptoms
Your answers suggest moderate symptoms of depression. A score in this range is where clinicians usually recommend talking to a professional about support.
Moderately severe symptoms
Your answers suggest moderately severe symptoms of depression. Please consider speaking to a therapist or your doctor soon. Effective help exists.
Severe symptoms
Your answers suggest severe symptoms of depression. Please speak to a doctor or therapist as soon as you can. You deserve support, and depression is treatable even when it feels like it is not.
Talk it through with a therapist
Useful if you want to show the result to your doctor or therapist.
This questionnaire is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified professional who knows your situation can diagnose a condition. Your answers are scored in your browser and are not stored or sent anywhere.
About this test
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
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