Do I have
depression?
This uses the PHQ-9, the same nine-question screening your GP uses. Two minutes. Your answers never leave your browser.
Asking this question takes honesty. If something has felt off lately, a persistent flatness, a heaviness that won't shift, things you used to enjoy not landing the way they did, that's worth looking at.
This screening doesn't diagnose depression. Only a qualified professional can do that. What it can do is help you understand whether what you're experiencing lines up with recognised symptoms, and give you something clearer to bring into a conversation with a doctor or therapist.
Answer honestly. There are no right or wrong answers here.
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
Pick one answer per question. The submit button unlocks once all nine are answered.
Common questions
What is the PHQ-9?
The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a nine-item self-report tool for detecting and measuring depression severity. Developed in 2001, it's been validated across dozens of languages and clinical populations and is used routinely in GP surgeries, hospitals, and mental health services worldwide.
Does a high score mean I definitely have depression?
Not necessarily. The PHQ-9 is a screening tool, not a diagnostic test. A high score suggests you may be experiencing significant depressive symptoms and should speak with a GP or mental health professional, who can do a proper clinical assessment.
What score indicates depression?
Scores fall into five bands: minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), moderately severe (15-19), and severe (20-27). A score of 10 or above is the commonly used clinical cutoff suggesting further assessment is worth pursuing.
Are my answers stored or shared?
No. Your answers are never transmitted to a server or stored anywhere. The entire calculation happens in your browser. Nothing you enter here is visible to anyone else.
How long does the test take?
About two minutes. Nine questions, four options each. Most people are done before they've finished their coffee.
About this tool
The PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) is a nine-item self-report tool for detecting and measuring depression severity. Developed in 2001, it's been validated across dozens of languages and clinical populations. It's used routinely in GP surgeries, hospitals, and mental health settings worldwide.
Scores are grouped into five bands: minimal (0-4), mild (5-9), moderate (10-14), moderately severe (15-19), and severe (20-27). These thresholds come directly from the original validation study. A score of 10 or above is commonly used as the clinical cutoff warranting further assessment.
This site doesn't store your answers. Nothing is transmitted to a server. The calculation happens entirely in your browser.
This tool is not a diagnosis. Depression is a clinical diagnosis made by a qualified healthcare professional. A high score here doesn't mean you definitely have depression. A low score doesn't mean you definitely don't. If you're concerned, please speak with your GP or a mental health professional.
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