Screen for depression with this clinically validated 9-question assessment. Measures symptoms including mood, sleep, energy, and concentration. Used by healthcare professionals worldwide to identify depression severity and determine if you need support. Get personalized insights in 3 minutes.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Please be honest and select the answer that best describes your experience.
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In the past two weeks, you have experienced mild symptoms of depression.
Perhaps recent events have been troubling you, affecting your emotions. It's possible that pressures from academics, work, social interactions, or other aspects have contributed to stress. These stressors may impact various aspects of your life, such as deteriorating sleep quality and reduced motivation. They can also lead to mental fatigue, disrupting the rhythm of your daily life, causing difficulties in concentration, and even a decline in memory, subsequently affecting your performance in daily work or academics. This, in turn, can generate more stress, creating a vicious cycle.
Persistent low mood can diminish your motivation for activities you used to enjoy, and you might find yourself indifferent or lethargic toward many aspects of life. On the other hand, you may perceive a misalignment between your current life situation and your aspirations.
In challenging times, occasional feelings of distress and stress are understandable. We encourage you to continue monitoring your mental and emotional well-being and cultivate habits of self-care. Provide yourself with regular opportunities to engage in activities you enjoy, such as reading a book or listening to music during leisure time. Regular exercise is beneficial in reducing depressive symptoms, and even a simple outdoor walk can help you relax. Mindfulness is also a common approach to dealing with depression; by focusing on the present moment, you can momentarily detach from troubling past events and worrisome future concerns, allowing yourself to experience your current emotions and bodily sensations. If needed, we encourage you to reach out to trusted friends, family, or even professionals for assistance. Sharing your feelings and concerns with them can be beneficial.
We recommend that you fill out the PHQ-9 questionnaire every two weeks to monitor any changes in your depressive symptoms.
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The PHQ-9 is a valid and reliable measure for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring severity of depression. Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues.
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