What this phq-4 anxiety depression screening measures
This phq-4 anxiety depression screening estimates how often phq-4 style screening patterns show up in your self-report. 22 original agree-disagree items group into four domains: depression core, anxiety core, combined distress, help-seeking readiness. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. Your phq-4 style screening index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more frequent endorsement on this screener.
Depression core
Anhedonia, low mood, and hopelessness patterns from PHQ-2 themes.
Anxiety core
Nervousness and worry control items from GAD-2 themes.
Combined distress
When anxiety and depression symptoms show up together in daily life.
Help-seeking readiness
Noticing symptoms, telling others, and considering professional support.
How it works
Answer 22 agree-disagree items
Rate each statement from Not at all to Nearly every day. You click Next after each answer.
Items map to domains and intimacy stack
Answers accumulate percentages for four primary domains plus four fear-of-intimacy stack layers.
View index, band, and charts
Results show Lower, Mixed, or Higher signal bands with domain bars and stack chart.
Take the phq-4 anxiety depression screening
Complete 22 items to receive your phq-4 style screening index, domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your phq-4 style screening index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher scores mean more frequent endorsement on this screener. Domain bars show which area drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower PHQ-4 Style Screening Signals | 0 to 35 | Fewer pattern signals; occasional spikes still possible |
| Mixed PHQ-4 Style Screening Signals | 36 to 65 | Blend of stable stretches and recurring concern worth monitoring |
| Higher PHQ-4 Style Screening Signals | 66 to 100 | Frequent pattern signals; consider professional support when appropriate |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How often phq-4 style screening patterns showed up in this self-report screener
- A phq-4 style screening index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- A starting point for reflection or comparing with sibling tests
Cannot tell you
- Any diagnosis, legal outcome, or medical certainty
- What professionals would conclude without exam and history
- Permanent labels about who you are
Why people search this quiz
Clinics use the four-item PHQ-4 (Kroenke et al., 2009) as a ultra-brief anxiety-depression screen before longer PHQ-9 or GAD-7 forms. The Quiz Hub extended those themes into 22 original frequency items with domain bars and a fear-of-intimacy stack for self-reflection, not a licensed clinical instrument.
Sample items mirror PHQ-2 mood stems and GAD-2 worry stems without copying official wording verbatim. Pair with our anxiety and depression quiz or browse the mental health and clinical hub.
PHQ-4 Anxiety Depression Screening FAQ
What does this phq-4 anxiety depression screening measure?
22 original agree-disagree items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a phq-4 style screening index from 0 to 100 where higher scores mean more frequent endorsement on this screener. Not a diagnosis.
What is the fear-of-intimacy stack?
A second results chart with vulnerability pull-back, trust hesitation, self-disclosure limits, and closeness anxiety layers adapted to this topic.
Can this quiz diagnose me?
No. Your responses suggest pattern signals for self-reflection only. Professional evaluation is needed for medical, legal, or clinical questions.
Should I call a crisis line?
If vision or pregnancy worry, guilt, or distress feels overwhelming, call or text 988 (US) or your local crisis line. This quiz cannot provide emergency care.
How long does the phq-4 anxiety depression screening take?
About 5 minutes for 22 items with session autosave.
Who reviewed this content?
Dr. Elena Vasquez, PhD, reviewed the test framing and result explanations. See our editorial policy for review standards.
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