Confidential Depression Self-Assessment (PHQ-9)
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Please take your time to answer honestly. This brief, confidential screening helps identify the presence and severity of depressive symptoms.
1. 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
6. 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 being fidgety/restless
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way
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Disclaimer: This assessment is a screening tool designed for educational and informational purposes; it is not a diagnostic evaluation or a substitute for professional medical advice. If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call or text 988 immediately, or seek local emergency care.