Depression Screening
Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) · 9 questions · 2 minutes
Depression is more than feeling sad — it's a medical condition that affects how you think, feel, and handle daily activities. Symptoms can include persistent low mood, loss of interest in things you once enjoyed, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness or guilt. Depression is one of the most common mental health conditions, affecting millions of adults each year. The good news is that depression is highly treatable. Screening is a helpful first step toward understanding your symptoms. This tool uses the PHQ-9, a validated instrument used by clinicians worldwide to assess the severity of depressive symptoms over the past two weeks. It is not a diagnosis — only a qualified provider can make that determination — but it can give you a meaningful starting point.
The PHQ-9 is a widely used screening tool for depression. It takes about 2 minutes to complete. After answering all 9 questions, you'll see your score immediately with an explanation of what it means.
Important
This is a validated screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a qualified provider can make a clinical diagnosis. Your responses are not stored or shared — this screening is completely private.