Questionnaire27 Dec 2021
Depression Test – PHQ‑9
July 26, 2026
Feeling sad, emotionally numb, exhausted, or uninterested in things you usually care about can happen during difficult periods of life. But when low mood, loss of interest, changes in sleep or appetite, trouble concentrating, feelings of guilt, or hopelessness last for more than two weeks and begin to affect daily life, it may be worth taking a closer look.
The PHQ-9 is a short, scientifically validated online test used to screen for symptoms of depression. It includes 9 questions about how often, over the past two weeks, you have experienced common depressive symptoms, such as low mood, loss of pleasure, fatigue, sleep difficulties, appetite changes, poor concentration, slowed movement or restlessness, and thoughts of self-harm.
What You’ll Get
Quick and convenient
Only 9 questions · takes 2–3 minutes
Clear and understandable
Learn the severity level of depressive symptoms
Helpful and evidence-based
Personalized recommendations grounded in scientific research
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Anonymous · confidential · no registration required
Important
If, while completing the test, you notice thoughts about self-harm or suicide (question #9), please seek help from a mental health professional or contact a psychological support hotline – Find a Helpline
You don’t have to go through this alone.
How to take the test
Answer 9 short questions about how you’ve been feeling over the past two weeks, choosing the option that fits best: Not at all, Several days, More than half the days, Nearly every day.
After completing the test, you’ll learn the severity level of depressive symptoms and receive personalized, evidence-based recommendations on possible next steps.
Important
The PHQ-9 is a screening tool and does not replace a professional mental health assessment by a psychologist, psychotherapist, or doctor. But it can be a helpful first step toward understanding your current state, seeing the possible severity of depressive symptoms, and deciding whether it may be time to seek support.
How often have you been bothered by the following over the past 2 weeks?
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?
What else may be helpful
Depression symptoms often overlap with anxiety, sleep difficulties, self-esteem, and burnout. These next steps can help you explore that bigger picture.
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