PHQ-9: Depression Self-Check
Patient Health Questionnaire-9
About This Screener
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a widely used, research-based screening tool designed to help people reflect on symptoms of depression. It can help identify whether you might benefit from speaking with a mental health professional.
Instructions
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Select the option that best applies to each question.
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
10. If you checked off any problems above, 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?
Attribution & Disclaimer
The PHQ-9 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke, and colleagues, and is made publicly available by Pfizer Inc. It is widely used in both clinical and research settings.
Z Psychology did not create or modify this screener. We are offering it here to support awareness and self-reflection.
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not provide a diagnosis. If you have concerns about your mental health, please consult with a licensed mental health professional.