PHQ-9 Depression Screener & Score Calculator
Calculate your Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) score to evaluate depressive symptom severity.
Psychometric & Sleep Inputs
Enter item scores, hours of sleep, or body weight.
Calculated Score / Category
Clinical Assessment Tip
Psychometric questionnaires are screening instruments. A score above clinical cutoff warrants professional evaluation.
Psychometric & Sleep Architecture Methodology
Formulas
Applies validated DSM-5 clinical screening rubrics and AASM sleep cycle standards.
Crisis & Support Disclaimer
If you are in distress or having thoughts of self-harm, call 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) immediately.
How to Complete Self-Assessments Step-by-Step
Follow these simple steps for self-screening:
Read Each Question Carefully
Consider your symptoms over the past 2 weeks (0 = Not at all, 3 = Nearly every day).
Select Ratings for All Items
Enter your rating for each item in the calculator form above.
View Total Score & Severity Range
Instantly view calculated total points, severity level (minimal, mild, moderate, severe), and recommendations.
Detailed Insights & FAQ
ℹ️ About this Assessment
Tracking symptom scores provides objective feedback to share with your physician or mental health therapist.
Variable Glossary
Item Responses
Numerical frequency scores for individual symptoms.
Sum Score / Cutoff
Aggregated total score and clinical threshold category.