Based on the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire), this screening tool assesses the frequency of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks.
Why take it?
Depression is highly treatable, but many people go undiagnosed. This screening can help you recognize symptoms and decide whether to seek support.
How does it work?
Rate how often each symptom has bothered you over the past 2 weeks. Your result shows a severity level. This is a screening tool — not a clinical diagnosis.
Depression Test
Based on the PHQ-9, a widely used screening tool. Answer based on how often you've been bothered by the following over the past 2 weeks.
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things.
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless.
3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much.
4. Feeling tired or having little energy.
5. Poor appetite or overeating.
6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down.
7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television.
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or the opposite — being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual.
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way.
What Is Depression?
Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. It affects approximately 280 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of disability. Depression is not a sign of weakness — it is a medical condition with effective treatments.
About the PHQ-9
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a validated screening tool developed by Drs. Spitzer, Williams, and Kroenke. It is widely used by healthcare providers to screen for depression and monitor treatment response. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating more severe symptoms.
When to Seek Help
If you score in the moderate to severe range, or if depressive symptoms are interfering with your daily life, please consider speaking with a healthcare provider or mental health professional. Effective treatments include therapy (CBT, interpersonal therapy), medication (antidepressants), and lifestyle interventions. You do not have to manage depression alone.