PHQ-9

Assessment date: June 15, 2025

Moderate Depression

Score

Maximum

NoneSevere

None

0–4

Mild

5–9

Moderate

10–14

Severe

15–27

Clinical Explanation

Your score indicates a moderate level of depressive symptoms. This means symptoms are having a noticeable impact on your daily functioning and warrant professional attention.

The PHQ-9 is a widely used screening tool in clinical research and primary care. Scores between 10 and 14 are associated with a notable decrease in daily functional performance.

Recommendations

Speak with your doctor or a mental health professional about these results

Consider joining Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) sessions

Engage in regular physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily

Maintain a consistent sleep schedule and avoid caffeine before bedtime

If you are having thoughts of self-harm, please contact emergency services immediately or go to your nearest emergency department.

Suggested Follow-up Assessments

Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale - GAD-7

To assess anxiety levels accompanying depression

Start

Depression Anxiety Stress Scale - DASS-21

Comprehensive assessment across three psychological dimensions

Start

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