Depression Screening Calculator
Screen for depression using the validated PHQ-9 questionnaire
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Depression Screening (PHQ-9)
Patient Health Questionnaire - A validated depression assessment tool
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/27
PHQ-9 Score Interpretation
0-4
None
5-9
Mild
10-14
Moderate
15-19
Mod-Severe
20-27
Severe
Symptom Analysis
Important Notice
You indicated thoughts of self-harm. If you're having thoughts of hurting yourself, please reach out for help immediately:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 (US)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- International Association for Suicide Prevention: Find a crisis center
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Important: The PHQ-9 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. A score of 10 or higher warrants professional evaluation. Depression is treatable - please consult a mental health professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)
The gold standard depression screening tool used worldwide by healthcare providers. Assesses depression severity based on DSM-5 criteria with 9 validated questions.