Take Our Quick and Easy Depression Questionnaire
Depression Questionnaire
In the last two (2) weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems?
This health survey is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider regarding any personal health concerns. Completion of this survey does not establish a patient-clinician relationship. Responses are NOT monitored.
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The above health survey is based on the Patient Health Questionnaire PHQ-9.
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Frequently Asked Questions for Online Depression Tests
Depression is diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional through a clinical evaluation. This may include discussing your symptoms, reviewing your medical history, and using standardized questionnaires to measure severity.
No. Online assessments may help you recognize symptoms that may be linked to depression, but only a qualified professional can make a formal diagnosis.
Psychiatrists, psychologists, licensed therapists, and primary care doctors can diagnose depression after a clinical evaluation.
No. While you may identify with certain symptoms, only a trained professional should determine if your experiences meet the criteria for a depressive disorder.
The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) is a commonly used screening tool that asks nine questions about mood, energy, concentration, sleep, and daily functioning over the past two weeks. It helps providers assess symptom severity but is not a diagnostic instrument.
Scores reflect how often you’ve experienced certain symptoms but cannot confirm a diagnosis. A licensed provider must interpret the results in context.
They often assess low mood, loss of interest, changes in appetite or sleep, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, feelings of worthlessness, and thoughts of self-harm.
There are no lab tests that directly diagnose depression. Tests may be ordered to rule out medical conditions that cause similar symptoms.
Your results may help indicate whether your symptoms are consistent with mild, moderate, or more severe depression. If symptoms are moderate or severe, it’s important to seek a professional depression screening. Even if results suggest mild symptoms, you may still benefit from self-care strategies or therapy.
If symptoms interfere with work, relationships, or daily functioning, or if they persist for more than two weeks, seeking help is often the next step.
If your results suggest a high likelihood of depression, it’s important not to ignore them. Consider using them as a prompt to speak with a licensed mental health professional. Only a qualified provider can determine whether your experiences meet the criteria for a depressive disorder.
No. A depression self-assessment cannot identify the type of depression you may be experiencing. Conditions like major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder, or postpartum depression require professional testing and evaluation to confirm.
