Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)

Professional depression screening tool to detect mental health issues early

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Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)

Patient Health Questionnaire (Answered 0/9)

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Little interest or pleasure in doing things

2

Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless

3

Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much

4

Feeling tired or having little energy

5

Poor appetite or overeating

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

7

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

8

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

9

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

Please answer all questions

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About PHQ-9 Scale

The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a widely used depression screening tool developed by Kroenke et al. in 2001. Based on DSM-IV depression diagnostic criteria, it has good reliability and validity and is widely used in clinical and research settings.

Important Notice: This test is for self-assessment and reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If your depressive symptoms persist or seriously affect your life, please consult a mental health professional or seek medical attention promptly. If you have suicidal thoughts, please call a mental health crisis hotline immediately or go to the emergency room.