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Please consider reaching out to a mental health professional for personalized advice.

The PHQ-9 Assessment is a widely used tool for screening, diagnosing, monitoring, and measuring the severity of depression. It is a short questionnaire consisting of 9 questions, each corresponding to the diagnostic criteria for depressive disorders.

Depression

Assesses the presence and severity of depressive symptoms such as lack of interest, hopelessness, and fatigue.

Scoring and Interpretation

The PHQ-9 Assessment provides a total score based on the responses to the 9 questions. This score helps in understanding the severity of depression:

Score Range Severity
0-4 Minimal
5-9 Mild
10-14 Moderate
15-19 Moderately Severe
20-27 Severe

Calculation Formula

The total PHQ-9 score is calculated by summing the responses to all 9 questions. Each question is scored from 0 to 3, resulting in a total score range of 0 to 27.

  • Total Score = Sum of all question responses

Response Scale

Value Description
0 Not at all
1 Several days
2 More than half the days
3 Nearly every day

Interpretation

The total PHQ-9 score indicates the severity of depression:

Recommendations Based on Scores

Depending on your score, consider the following recommendations:

Severity Recommendation
Minimal Maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise, a balanced diet, and sufficient sleep.
Mild Consider incorporating stress-reduction techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, or yoga.
Moderate Consult a counselor or therapist for strategies to manage these feelings.
Moderately Severe Seek professional help from a mental health specialist for personalized treatment options.
Severe Immediate consultation with a mental health professional is strongly recommended.
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