What Does My Score Mean?

The Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ-9) is a screening and monitoring test for depression. It is not a replacement for a diagnosis from a doctor. The answers to each question are given a value from 0 to 3 depending on severity. Scores range from 0 to 27, with higher scores indicating more anxiety.

Get Support

If you would like to talk to someone, try one of the following free helplines as a first step, or contact your doctor.

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Depression Helpline (0800 111 757)
Lifeline (0800 543 354)
Samaritans (0800 726 666)
Youthline (0800 376 633)

For mental health emergencies, contact your local crisis team

See more information about depression.

Source: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JB. The PHQ-9: Validity of a brief depression severity measure. J Gen Intern Med. 2001;16(9):606-613.