The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a well-established self-assessment tool I provide here on the blog. It focuses on common symptoms of depression and asks you to reflect on how often you’ve experienced them during the past two weeks. These questions cover areas such as mood, sleep, energy, appetite, concentration, and daily functioning.
The PHQ-9 is not a diagnostic tool, but it can help you build awareness of your mental health and give you insight into whether your symptoms might be mild, moderate, or severe.
Completing the PHQ-9 can help you:
- Recognize patterns in your mood and daily life.
- Track changes in symptoms over time.
- Share structured information with a healthcare professional if you decide to seek support.
How to Take the Test
- Read each question carefully and answer based on your experiences in the last two weeks.
- Try to be as honest and accurate as possible.
- When you finish, your result will appear automatically.
Understanding Your Result
- Higher scores can point to more severe symptoms that may interfere with daily functioning.
- Lower scores usually indicate minimal or mild symptoms of depression.
- Mid-range scores may suggest moderate levels of depression.
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