⚠️ If you are in crisis
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please contact emergency services (999/911) or a crisis line now.
UK: Samaritans 116 123 | US: 988 Lifeline (call or text 988)
International: findahelpline.com
The PHQ-9 (Kroenke & Spitzer, 2002) is a standardised, widely validated educational screening tool. It does not constitute a clinical diagnosis. If your score indicates moderate or severe symptoms, please speak with a doctor or mental health professional. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please contact emergency services or a crisis line immediately.
PHQ-9 Depression Screen
The PHQ-9 is the most widely validated depression screening scale in clinical use worldwide. Over the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following?
📋 How to answer
For each question, select how often this has been a problem for you over the past two weeks. Answer honestly based on how you actually are — not how you wish you were.
Minimal Symptoms
Few or no depressive symptoms at this time.
Mild Symptoms
Some depressive symptoms that are worth taking seriousl
Moderate Symptoms
A meaningful level of depressive symptoms deserving pro
Moderately Severe
High depressive symptoms requiring professional care.
Severe Symptoms
Severe depressive symptoms — please reach out for help
⚠️ If you are in crisis
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please contact emergency services (999/911) or a crisis line now.
UK: Samaritans 116 123 | US: 988 Lifeline (call or text 988)
International: findahelpline.com