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Do I Have Depression?
The following screener is based on the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9), a validated tool used by clinicians to measure the severity of depression symptoms. Rate each item based on how often you have been bothered by each problem over the last 2 weeks.
Common Signs of Depression
Depression is more than having a bad day. It can affect mood, energy, motivation, sleep, concentration, and the ability to enjoy everyday life. Some people feel sad and tearful, while others feel numb, disconnected, or exhausted.
- •Persistent sadness or low mood
- •Loss of interest in usual activities
- •Fatigue or low energy
- •Changes in sleep or appetite
- •Difficulty focusing or making decisions
- •Feelings of hopelessness, guilt, or worthlessness
Depression Screener (PHQ-9)
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 of 9 answered
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 the newspaper or watching television
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed? Or the opposite — 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 of hurting yourself in some way
This screener is based on the PHQ-9 developed by Drs. Kroenke, Spitzer, and Williams and is used for educational purposes only. It is not a diagnostic tool. Depression symptoms can overlap with anxiety, trauma, burnout, grief, ADHD, sleep problems, and other conditions. A licensed provider can perform a full evaluation.
Source: Kroenke K, Spitzer RL, Williams JBW. "The PHQ-9: validity of a brief depression severity measure." Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2001;16(9):606-613.
When to Seek Help for Depression
It may be time to seek help if low mood, fatigue, hopelessness, lack of motivation, or loss of interest are making it hard to function or enjoy life. Depression can affect relationships, work, school, sleep, concentration, and overall health.
Treatment can help you feel more like yourself again and improve your mood, energy, focus, and quality of life.
Immediate Support Matters
If you are having thoughts of harming yourself or feel that you may be in immediate danger, call 911. If you are in crisis or need immediate emotional support, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Ready to Get Help for Depression?
Same-day depression evaluations are available across North Carolina. Our licensed psychiatric providers offer virtual assessments, treatment planning, and medication management when appropriate.
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