Depression test (PHQ-9)
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Feeling down, depressed or hopeless
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Feeling tired or having little energy
Poor appetite or overeating
Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure, or that you have let yourself or your family down
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed, or the opposite, being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving a lot more than usual
Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way
These questionnaires are for screening, not for diagnosis. A high score does not mean you have an illness, and a low score does not rule out needing help. Diagnosis is made by a professional, in a consultation.
The test is scored in your browser. Nothing is sent to us or stored, and you do not need to give a name or an email to see the result.
The PHQ-9 is a nine-question questionnaire used in healthcare to screen for depressive symptoms. It maps to the DSM criteria for depression and is free to use.