A nine-item self-report measure of depressive symptom severity over the past two weeks, scored 0–27. Widely used for screening, diagnosis support, and monitoring treatment response.
For use by qualified clinicians as a decision-support aid. Scores support but do not replace clinical judgment. This is not a diagnostic instrument and no information is stored or transmitted.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
Score interpretation
Score
Severity
Guidance
0–4
Minimal
Minimal or no depressive symptoms.
5–9
Mild
Mild depression; watchful waiting, repeat PHQ-9 at follow-up.
10–14
Moderate
Moderate depression; consider treatment plan (counselling and/or pharmacotherapy).
15–19
Moderately severe
Active treatment with pharmacotherapy and/or psychotherapy.
20–27
Severe
Immediate initiation of pharmacotherapy and expedited referral.
PHQ-9 — Patient Health Questionnaire-9
Self-report · Completed
Patient: ______________________
DOB / ID: ______________________
Date: 2026-07-18
Clinician: ______________________
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
4. Feeling tired or having little energy
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
5. Poor appetite or overeating
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
6. Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
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
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way
☐0Not at all
☐1Several days
☐2More than half the days
☐3Nearly every day
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 scored)
☐0Not difficult at all
☐1Somewhat difficult
☐2Very difficult
☐3Extremely difficult
Total score: 0 / 27 — Minimal
Minimal or no depressive symptoms.
Source: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW. The PHQ-9. J Gen Intern Med. 2001;16(9):606–613. Developed by Drs. Spitzer, Williams, and Kroenke with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, or use.
For use by qualified clinicians as a decision-support aid. Scores support but do not replace clinical judgment. This is not a diagnostic instrument and no information is stored or transmitted.