PHQ-9 · Past 2 weeks

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

Important — please read

Your answer to question 9 indicates thoughts of being better off dead or of hurting yourself. Please reach out for support right now. You are not alone, and help is free, confidential, and immediate:

  • Call or text 988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (24/7, free, confidential)
  • Text HOME to 741741 — Crisis Text Line (24/7)
  • Call 911 — if you are in immediate danger
  • Call SAMHSA 1-800-662-4357 — for substance-use plus mental-health concerns

A licensed clinician can also help today. PHQ-9 alone is not a suicide-risk assessment — please share your answer to question 9 with a clinician.

Your PHQ-9 score
/ 27

Recommended next step
Treatment intensity guidance
All five PHQ-9 score bands
0 – 4Minimal or no depression
5 – 9Mild depression
10 – 14Moderate depression
15 – 19Moderately severe
20 – 27Severe depression