The PHQ-9 is the standard screening tool for depression severity, used by psychiatrists, primary care doctors, and TMS clinics worldwide.
Rate how often each problem has bothered you over the past 2 weeks. Your score helps identify severity and appropriate next steps — including whether TMS might be an option.
If you are in crisis: call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.
Question 1 of 9
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 2 of 9
Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 3 of 9
Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 4 of 9
Feeling tired or having little energy
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 5 of 9
Poor appetite or overeating
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 6 of 9
Feeling bad about yourself — or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 7 of 9
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 8 of 9
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
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Question 9 of 9
Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or of hurting yourself in some way
Score each: 0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day
Your PHQ-9 Score
0/27
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What Your Score Means
Recommended Next Steps
You indicated thoughts of self-harm
If you are in crisis or need immediate support, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7). You can also text HOME to 741741 to reach the Crisis Text Line.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate and diagnose depression.
Scores are not stored and this assessment does not constitute medical advice.
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