Depression Test (PHQ-9)
The PHQ-9 screening questionnaire about experiences that can accompany depression. It takes about 3 minutes to complete.
Instructions
This test will help you better understand how you have been feeling and notice experiences that can accompany depression.
Answer nine short questions, thinking about the last 2 weeks. You can discuss your result with a psychologist or psychiatrist.
Important: This test does not replace a professional diagnosis. If your result worries you, consult a specialist.
See your result now
You can see your result right away. Add an email only if you want a copy with a private link. No account is required.
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Answers stay in your browser until submission. With explicit consent, see your result immediately without an account or email. Saved results link to your browser session, without answers, IP addresses or full browser details. Private access lasts 30 days; daily cleanup deletes expired results from the active database within one day. Analytics needs separate consent; answers, results, email and topics are excluded.
To withdraw storage consent, you can delete the saved result from its result page in the browser where you completed the questionnaire. If that browser session is lost or you open an email link on another device, contact the privacy team for deletion.
Related areas to explore
These questionnaires are optional. They often cover overlapping feelings and do not show that you have another condition. You do not need to take them all.
Instrument and source information
PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) · Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues; public-domain instrument
Published cutoffs do not validate edited questions, translations or added score bands. Use them as informational context. If you are concerned, seek a professional assessment regardless of your score.
This test is for information only and does not replace a professional diagnosis. Whatever your result, we recommend consulting a psychiatrist or psychologist who can provide a full diagnosis and propose appropriate support. If you are having thoughts of harming yourself, please reach out for crisis support right away.
Common questions
Can this questionnaire diagnose a condition?
No. It is a snapshot based on how you report feeling at this time. It cannot confirm or rule out a condition.
Do I need an email, and how long is my result kept?
No. You can see your result without an account or email. Email is optional, for one requested report. The waitlist has a separate checkbox, unchecked by default. Private access lasts 30 days. Expired results are deleted from the active database within one day of expiry. Backups have separate retention periods described in the privacy policy.
What can I do next?
Choose a small step that suits you. If you are worried, speak with a qualified professional regardless of your score. Related questionnaires are optional and do not provide diagnoses.
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