• FAMILY CONNECTIONS

    Patient Health Questionnaire 9 (PHQ 9)
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  • PATIENT HEALTH QUESTIONNAIRE 9

    All ages
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    Scoring:  Count the number (#) of boxes checked in a column. Multiply that number by the value indicated below, then add the subtotal to produce a total score.  The possible range is 0-27.  Use the table below to interpret the PHQ-9 score.

     

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  • Interpreting PHQ 9 Scores

    Diagnosis Total Score For Score Action
    Minimal depression 0 - 4 ≤ 4 The score suggests the patient may not need depression treatment

    Mild depression

    Moderate depression

    5 - 9

    10 - 14

    5 - 14 Physician uses clinical judgement about treatment, based on         patient’s duration of symptoms and functional impairment
    Moderate severe depression Severe depression 15 - 19 >14 Warrants treatment for depression, using antidepressant, psychotherapy and/or a combination of treatment.

     

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