Depression Scales (PHQ-9) Low mood or feeling on edge are common experiences for us all when we are going through a 'rough patch'. But when it comes to emotions, it can also be hard to recognise or admit that we're not 100% right. Depression is particularly difficult to identify because it lowers self-esteem and undermines confidence in your own judgment. Ironically, just when we need help most we may be more likely to think we’re “just making a fuss about nothing”. Ready to start? Over the last two weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems? Little interest or pleasure in doing things Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Feeling down, depressed, or hopeless Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Trouble falling or staying asleep, sleeping too much Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Feeling tired or having little energy Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Poor appetite or overeating Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Feeling bad about yourself - or that you are a failure or have let yourself or your family down Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None 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 Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None Thoughts that you would be better off dead or of hurting yourself in some way Not at all Several Days More than half the days Nearly every day None If you checked off any problems, how difficult have these problems made it for you to do your work, take care of things at home or get along with other people? Not difficult at all Somewhat difficult Very difficult Extremely diffiuclt None Submit your result Time's up
