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PHQ-9
Depression screening score and severity band.
Last reviewed 2026-01-06
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mental-health | screening | mood
Inputs
PHQ-9 item 1: Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Select
Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 2: Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 3: Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 4: Feeling tired or having little energy
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 5: Poor appetite or overeating
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 6: Feeling bad about yourself or that you are a failure
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 7: Trouble concentrating on things
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 8: Moving or speaking slowly, or being fidgety or restless
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Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
PHQ-9 item 9: Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself
Select
Not at all (0)
Several days (1)
More than half the days (2)
Nearly every day (3)
Enter values to see the result.
References
CAMH - Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)