Free depression screening
Depression test (PHQ-9): free online screening
Medically reviewed by Dr. Iman Yunis, DNP, PMHNP-BC · Last reviewed October 26, 2026
The PHQ-9 is a widely used 9-question depression screening. It takes about 2 minutes, and your answers are not saved or sent anywhere.
The short answer
The PHQ-9 is a 9-question depression screening used by doctors and nurse practitioners worldwide. Scores range from 0 to 27; scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 suggest mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe symptoms. It is a screening tool, not a diagnosis, so a high score is a reason to talk with a provider.
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About the PHQ-9
What your score means
Each answer is scored 0 to 3, for a total of 0 to 27. Scores of 5, 10, 15, and 20 are commonly used as cutoffs for mild, moderate, moderately severe, and severe depressive symptoms. A screening is not a diagnosis.
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PHQ-9: Developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc. No permission required to reproduce, translate, display or distribute.
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