Taking this screening is itself a courageous act of self-care.

Depression Screening (PHQ-9)

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

1 / 90%

Little interest or pleasure in doing things

This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Whatever your result, please reach out to a professional if you're struggling.

PHQ-9 is a screening tool that reflects your last two weeks — not a diagnosis

The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a widely used self-screening scale that asks about depressive symptoms across nine items. This test summarizes your mood, interest, sleep, and energy over the past two weeks into a score to help gauge whether professional support may help. Only a licensed professional can diagnose.

What it measures

Nine areas

Loss of interest, low mood, sleep, energy, appetite, self-blame, concentration, psychomotor changes, and thoughts of self-harm.

Score bands

The total is grouped into minimal, mild, moderate, and severe ranges to read a trend — not an absolute cutoff.

Screening ≠ diagnosis

A high score is a signal that "it may help to see a professional," not a diagnostic label.

Frequently asked questions

Can this result diagnose depression?

No. PHQ-9 is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Diagnosis and treatment are made by a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist through assessment.

My score is high. What should I do?

If your score is moderate or higher, or daily life feels hard, consider talking to a professional. Do not wait if symptoms persist beyond two weeks or worsen.

I have thoughts of dying.

Please do not face this alone. If you are in the US, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). In Korea, call 109 or 1577-0199; in an emergency call your local emergency number. Reach out to local emergency services right now.

Are my answers saved?

Results are computed in your browser and no personally identifying information is collected or stored.

This test is an educational self-check screening tool and does not replace medical diagnosis or treatment. If difficulties persist, please seek professional help. In a crisis, contact local emergency services (US: 988; KR: 109).

Sources

Models This Test References

Referenced scales and theories

Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)
brief depression screening literature

Before you read

This is a self-check screening reference, not a medical diagnosis. If symptoms affect daily life or feel unsafe, professional support comes first.

Source note updated: 2026-06-13 View methodology