What this depression screening questionnaire phq 9 measures
This depression screening questionnaire phq 9 estimates self-reported PHQ-9 depression screening mood low interest loss sleep eat hurt thought frequency signals patterns across four domains. Twenty-two original frequency items group into mood low, interest loss, sleep eat, hurt thought. Each item also maps to a fear-of-intimacy stack layer. A second results chart inspired by FOIS-style intimacy avoidance themes from Descutner and Thelen (1991), adapted to this topic. Your phq-9 depression frequency index averages these patterns into a 0 to 100 score where higher numbers mean more endorsed PHQ-9 depression screening mood low interest loss sleep eat hurt thought frequency signals on this screener, not a clinical diagnosis.
Mood low
How often PHQ-9 mood low frequency signals appear.
Interest loss
How often PHQ-9 interest loss frequency signals appear.
Sleep eat
How often PHQ-9 sleep eat frequency signals appear.
Hurt thought
How often PHQ-9 hurt thought frequency signals appear.
How it works
Answer 22 frequency items
Rate each frequency statement from Never to Very often. You click Next after each answer; there is no auto-advance.
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 depression screening questionnaire phq 9
Complete 22 items to receive your phq-9 depression frequency index, four domain bars, fear-of-intimacy stack chart, and band label.
What your result means
Your phq-9 depression frequency index is the normalized total across all 22 items on a 0 to 100 scale. Domain bars show which pattern drives your result most. The fear-of-intimacy stack chart shows parallel closeness-guarding layers.
| Band | Index range | Typical reading |
|---|---|---|
| Lower PHQ 9 Depression Frequency | 0 to 35 | Fewer endorsed PHQ-9 depression screening mood low interest loss sleep eat hurt thought frequency signals patterns; situational stress can still raise scores briefly |
| Mixed PHQ 9 Depression Frequency | 36 to 65 | Blend of occasional and recurring PHQ-9 depression screening mood low interest loss sleep eat hurt thought frequency signals signals worth tracking with a clinician if persistent |
| Higher PHQ 9 Depression Frequency | 66 to 100 | Frequent PHQ-9 depression screening mood low interest loss sleep eat hurt thought frequency signals signals; schedule professional evaluation, not self-diagnosis |
What your report looks like
What this quiz can and cannot tell you
Can tell you
- How you report depression screening questionnaire phq 9 patterns on this screener
- A phq-9 depression frequency index and four domain bars plus fear-of-intimacy stack
- Vocabulary for follow-up conversations or study review
- A baseline before retaking after life or coursework changes
Cannot tell you
- Diagnose any mental health or medical condition from self-report alone
- Replace medical monitoring, therapy, or workplace safety evaluation
- Predict crisis risk without a licensed clinician assessment
- Label you permanently from one online frequency screener
PHQ-9 depression frequency index and sibling screeners
This depression screening questionnaire phq 9 screener uses original frequency items across four domains: mood low, interest loss, sleep eat, hurt thought. Results include a 0 to 100 index and fear-of-intimacy stack chart.
Browse the mental health & clinical hub for sibling quizzes with distinct question banks. Pair with our fear of intimacy quiz when results touch closeness themes.
| Test | Focus |
|---|---|
| Anxiety and depression screening phq 4 | PHQ-4 brief rather than PHQ-9 mood interest sleep items |
| On topic depression | Depression topic hub rather than hurt thought frequency cues |
Depression Screening Questionnaire Phq 9 FAQ
What does this depression screening questionnaire phq 9 measure?
22 frequency items map to four domains plus a fear-of-intimacy stack. You receive a phq-9 depression frequency index from 0 to 100. 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 adapted to this topic.
How long does the quiz 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.
Does PHQ9 score diagnose major depression or replace clinician care?
No. It describes self-report frequency patterns on these items only. Only a licensed clinician can evaluate depression after full assessment.
Can I retake the quiz?
Yes. Session data saves in your browser until you clear it or retake from results.
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