Questionnaire
PHQ-9 Mood Questionnaire
The mood questionnaire doctors use worldwide. Kumusta ang loob mo?
- About 3 minutes
- 9 questions
- Free
- Private
Before you start
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Sagutin nang totoo. Pribado ang sagot mo. Nasa Privacy Notice kung paano ito iniingatan.
What you get
- Your PHQ-9 score from 0 to 27 and the level it falls in
- What that level usually means, in calm, plain words
- Clear next steps, including when to talk to a professional
- Support lines right away if any answer points to danger
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Why it matters
The PHQ-9 is one of the most widely used mood questionnaires in clinics around the world. It looks at how heavy low mood has been over the last two weeks.
How it can help
- Put words to a heavy stretch before it gets heavier
- Bring your score to a doctor or counsellor as a starting point
- Track how you are doing when you retake it later
Who it is for
Adults who want a recognised check on their mood
The science
PHQ-9 by Kroenke, Spitzer and Williams (2001), free to use. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis.
Your answers are private. Only you can see your reading. Privacy Notice
This is a reflection, not a diagnosis. It helps you understand yourself right now. Only a licensed professional can diagnose.
For ages 18 and up. Free. At the end, sign in to open and save your reading.
Source: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW. The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001;16(9):606-613. Developed by Drs. Spitzer, Williams, Kroenke and colleagues with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc.
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