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Depression Assessment (PHQ-9)

Select one answer for each section

I have little interest or pleasure in doing things. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I feel down, depressed, or hopeless. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I have trouble falling or staying asleep, or I sleep too much. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I feel tired or have little energy. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I have a poor appetite or I overeat. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I feel bad about myself, or that I am a failure or have let myself or my family down. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I have trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I move or speak so slowly that other people might notice, or I'm so fidgety or restless that I move around a lot more than usual. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

I have thoughts that I would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting myself in some way. *Not at allSeveral daysMore than half the daysNearly every day

Score of depression

Minimal or no depression

Mild depression

Moderate depression

Moderately severe depression

Severe depression

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ABOUT THE CREATOR:

Kurt Kroenke, MD, is a professor of medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and Director of the Career Development, Education and Research Training (CERT) program for the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI). He has won numerous grants for his research in pain, depression, and anxiety. He has over 300 peer-reviewed research publications.