Low mood self-check (PHQ-9)
Thinking about the last 2 weeks, choose how often each problem has bothered you.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Your result
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| Score | Category |
|---|---|
| 0–4 | None-minimal |
| 5–9 | Mild |
| 10–14 | Moderate |
| 15–19 | Moderately severe |
| 20–27 | Severe |
This check is not a medical diagnosis. If you have serious symptoms, please consult a professional.
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Scale and source
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
- Questionnaire from the distributor (PDF)
- Instruction manual from the distributor (scoring and categories, PDF)
- Band cut-offs are 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 points, as in the manual
- Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW. The PHQ-9: Validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med 2001;16:606-613.