The PHQ-9 is used by GPs and IMH across Singapore as the first-line depression screener. Nine questions mapping directly to clinical criteria. Instant, confidential results.
Over the past two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?
1.Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2.Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3.Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
4.Feeling tired or having little energy
5.Poor appetite, or overeating
6.Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down
7.Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading or watching television
8.Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed, or being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around a lot more than usual
9.Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way
Answer all 9 questions to see your result