PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE (PHQ-9)
Over the past 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Not at All
Several Days
More than Half the Days
Nearly Every Day
1
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3
Trouble falling/staying asleep, 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 figety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual.
9
Thoughts that you would be better off dead or hurting yourself in some way
10
If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home, or get along with other people?
Not difficult at all Somewhat difficult Very difficult Extremely difficult
Your Score:
Medical Disclaimer This checklist is intended only for the purpose of identifying symptoms of depression and is not designed to provide a diagnosis or treatment. Only a doctor or other qualified healthcare professional can make a diagnosis of depression or determine a treatment plan.
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