Depression And You

Self Checker

Depression and You

This is a 9-question tool that can help you begin to explore whether the feelings, thoughts or behaviors you may be experiencing could be depression.

Source: Michigan Medicine Depression Center

PHQ-9

Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9)

Complete the form below, then click "Calculate Total Score" and note your numerical score. Record it and store it in a safe place to compare your depression levels in the future as you complete each course module.


A. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Not at all (0) Several days (1) More than half the days (2) Nearly every day (3)
Q1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Q2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Q3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Q4. Feeling tired or having little energy
Q5. Poor appetitie or overeating
Q6. Feeling bad about yourself or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
Q7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
Q8. 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
Q9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way

B. 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


Instructions - How to Score the PHQ-9

PHQ-9 scores can be used to plan and monitor treatment. This form will tally your total score for you when you click "Calculate Total Score" above. Interpret the score by using the guide listed below:
Score Action
0-4 Minimal Depression.Course skills may still be helpful.
5-14 Mild to Moderate Depression. Course skills may still be helpful. Continue to evaluate as you progress through this course.
15-19 Moderately Severe Depression. See a Doctor or Therapist for further evaluation. Course skills may still be helpful.
20 or higher Severe Depression. Treatment such as therapy and/or medication is required. Please seek immediate medical attention. Course may accompany ongoing therapy.