Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9)

Nine item questionnaire for patients to measure depressive symptoms over the past two weeks. Questions are linked to the DSM-IV depression criteria, and therefore scores can be used to track changes in depression as a response to treatment. Included on the Healthy Start National Evaluation Program Survey

Kroenke, K; Spitzer, RL; and Williams, JB

Evidence Rating: III

Cost: Free

Additional Info:

Topics:

Depression

Perinatal Periods:

Postpartum Pre-/Inter-conception Prenatal

Resource types:

Screening Tools and Protocols

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