PHQ-9: Patient Health Questionnaire-9
A validated 9-question screening tool used to assess the severity of depression symptoms over the past two weeks.
About this screener
This screener helps identify depression symptoms and their impact on daily functioning. It is widely used in clinical settings to monitor depression severity and treatment response.
Time to Complete
2-3 minutes
Questions
9 items
About This Screener
This screener helps identify depression symptoms and their impact on daily functioning. It is widely used in clinical settings to monitor depression severity and treatment response.
This screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. A diagnosis of depression can only be made by a qualified healthcare provider through a comprehensive evaluation.
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues. Public domain.
Learn moreThis screening tool is not a diagnostic instrument. A diagnosis of depression can only be made by a qualified healthcare provider through a comprehensive evaluation.
Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues. Public domain. Reference