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The PHQ 9 online – Instant results


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Welcome to our free online depression screening test. This simple and effective tool uses the clinically validated PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) to help you assess the severity of depression symptoms you may be experiencing.

How It Works

  • Quick and Easy: The test consists of 9 straightforward questions that evaluate your mood, behavior, and overall mental health over the past two weeks.
  • Instant Results: Upon completing the test, you will receive immediate results that provide insight into your mental health status.

Important Disclaimer

This free online depression screening test is designed to offer a preliminary understanding of your mental health. However, it is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing significant distress, depression, or other mental health issues, we strongly encourage you to seek help from a qualified mental health professional. Reaching out to a professional is an important step towards getting the support and care you need.

Start your free online depression screening test now and take the first step towards understanding your mental health. This was Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered
by any of the following problems?

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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 *