How has your mood been?
The PHQ-9 and GAD-7, the questions doctors screen depression and anxiety with. Two minutes, private.
Mood · 1 of 16 · over the last 2 weeks, how often
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Common questions
What are the PHQ-9 and the GAD-7?
The PHQ-9 and the GAD-7 are the questionnaires doctors use most to screen for depression and anxiety. The PHQ-9 scores 0 to 27 and the GAD-7 scores 0 to 21, both over the last two weeks. A total of 10 or more on either is where doctors usually look more closely.
Is a high score a diagnosis?
A high PHQ-9 or GAD-7 score is not a diagnosis. It says the symptoms are frequent enough to be worth a proper assessment, where a doctor also checks for physical causes such as thyroid problems, low iron, sleep apnea, alcohol and medicines.
How often should I take the mood check?
Every two to four weeks is enough for the mood check, ideally at the same time of day. Both questionnaires cover the last two weeks, so a weekly retake mostly measures the same days twice. The trend tells you more than any one score.
Who sees my answers?
Nobody sees your mood check answers. They are scored in your browser and are never sent anywhere. The two totals and the date are kept on this device so your next visit can show the change.
Who should I see about my score?
Your own doctor is a good first step for a score of 10 or more. A psychiatrist is the right specialist when medicine, a complex picture or a second opinion is the question, and a psychologist or therapist when talking therapy is.
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PHQ-9 and GAD-7 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.