Beck’s Depression Inventory
Depression Self-Evaluation
Based on the PHQ-9 (Patient Health Questionnaire)
Important: This questionnaire is a screening tool only. It is not a clinical diagnosis. Your results are a starting point for understanding how you have been feeling, not a label or a verdict. Please speak with a qualified mental health professional for a proper assessment.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following? For each item, select the option that best describes your experience.
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1. Little interest or pleasure in doing things
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2. Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless
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3. Trouble falling or staying asleep, or sleeping too much
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4. Feeling tired or having little energy
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5. Poor appetite or overeating
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6. Feeling bad about yourself, or that you are a failure, or have let yourself or your family down
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7. Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
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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
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9. Thoughts that you would be better off dead, or thoughts of hurting yourself in some way
The PHQ-9 was developed by Drs. Robert L. Spitzer, Janet B.W. Williams, Kurt Kroenke and colleagues. It is in the public domain and available for use without permission.
YOUR PHQ-9 RESULTS
Now that you have completed the questionnaire, you can see your total score below. This score is a screening indicator only and is not a diagnosis. You can evaluate how you have been feeling according to the table below.
RESULTS
Total Score: 0 / 27
Severity:
How scores are interpreted
- 0 – 4 — Minimal: No action required. Monitor if symptoms continue.
- 5 – 9 — Mild: Watchful waiting. Consider speaking to someone you trust.
- 10 – 14 — Moderate: Professional support is recommended. Book a session.
- 15 – 19 — Moderately Severe: Please reach out to a mental health professional soon.
- 20 – 27 — Severe: Please seek help immediately. Crisis resources are listed below.