PHQ-9

Depression screening score and severity band.

Last reviewed January 6, 2026

PHQ-9 item 1: Little interest or pleasure in doing things

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Not at all (0)Several days (1)More than half the days (2)Nearly every day (3)

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