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PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen — Free Online Tool

Validated 9-question scale — score + crisis resources

PHQ-9 validated depression screening tool (public domain, used by clinicians). 9 questions. Score interpretation. NOT a diagnosis. With 988/SAMHSA + global crisis hotlines.

Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by:

PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire-9) — public domain. NOT a diagnostic tool. Score helps decide whether to talk to a clinician.

1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
3. Trouble falling/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 or watching TV
8. Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could have noticed. Or so fidgety/restless you have been moving a lot more than usual
9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way
🆘 If you are in crisis or thinking of suicide:
🇺🇸 USA: 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline) · text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
🇩🇪 Deutschland: 0800 111 0 111 (Telefonseelsorge, kostenlos, 24/7) · 0800 111 0 222
🇬🇧 UK: 116 123 (Samaritans, free, 24/7)
🇦🇹 Österreich: 142 (Telefonseelsorge) · 🇨🇭 Schweiz: 143 (Die Dargebotene Hand)
🌍 International: findahelpline.com — free, confidential, 24/7
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PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screening

The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is a validated, publicly-available screening tool for depression severity. Used in clinical practice by GPs, psychologists, and primary care. Self-administered to help decide if professional evaluation is warranted.

How to use this tool

  1. 1

    Answer 9 questions

    Over the last 2 weeks — be honest with yourself.

  2. 2

    Get total score

    0-27 with severity bands.

  3. 3

    Next steps

    Resources to talk to a professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PHQ-9 a real clinical tool?
Yes — Patient Health Questionnaire-9 is widely used by GPs, therapists, and researchers. Public domain. But screening ≠ diagnosis. Only a clinician can diagnose depression.
My score is high. What now?
Talk to a doctor or therapist. Many countries have free initial assessments. If you have thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please use the crisis resources below — these are 24/7 and free.
Should I retake this?
Useful for tracking over time (e.g. monthly during therapy). Not useful for daily mood-checking — measures 2-week patterns.

Key Takeaways

  • PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen is a free, browser-based calculator tool — validated 9-question scale — score + crisis resources.
  • No signup, no downloads, no file uploads — your data stays on your device.
  • Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. Install as a PWA for offline access.

How to Use PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen

  1. Open the tool: Launch PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen on Toololis — no account or download needed.
  2. Enter your data: Paste text, enter values, or select a file directly in your browser.
  3. Get instant results: Everything is processed locally — results appear immediately.
  4. Copy or download: Save your output or share it. Bookmark for quick access next time.

PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen — Quick Facts

Price
Free — no limits, no watermarks, no paywalls
Privacy
100% browser-based — no data is sent to any server
Platform
Any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile
Category
Calculator Tools on Toololis
Offline
Works offline after first visit (Progressive Web App)
FeatureDetails
ToolPHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen
CategoryCalculator
Signup RequiredNo
File UploadNone — processed in browser
Mobile SupportFully responsive
CostFree forever

Why Use PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen?

You should try PHQ-9 Depression Self-Screen for a quick, private way to validated 9-question scale — score + crisis resources. All processing happens in your browser. Your files and data never leave your device. According to web.dev, client-side processing is the gold standard for privacy.

On the other hand, dedicated APIs or desktop tools suit batch processing better. They also handle server-side automation. For everyday tasks, browser tools offer the best speed, privacy, and convenience.

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100% Privacy. This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never uploaded to any server.