PHQ-9 Depression Screening Tool

Administering a PHQ-9 depression screening involves scoring 9 items from 0-27, mapping results to DSM-5 criteria, and generating severity tiers with treatment recommendations. The tool automates this entire process including safety triage.

Yes, you can use the PHQ-2 ultra-brief screen as an initial step. It automatically triggers the full PHQ-9 assessment when positive, streamlining the depression screening workflow in primary care settings.

Tracking depression treatment response requires longitudinal monitoring across multiple PHQ-9 assessments. The tool compares sequential scores over time to evaluate patient response, remission, and severity changes for treatment planning.

Yes, the depression screening tool provides guideline-based treatment recommendations calibrated to severity tiers. It maps total PHQ-9 scores to evidence-based treatment actions suitable for primary care and mental health settings.

PHQ-9 suicide risk flagging evaluates Item 9 responses to identify active risk and provides immediate safety guidance. It flags Item 9 responses to trigger urgent safety actions and documentation support for clinical follow-up.