1.
Little interest or pleasure in doing things
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
2.
Feeling down, depressed or hopeless
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
3.
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
4.
Feeling tired or having little energy
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
5.
Poor appetite or overeating
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
6.
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 1/2 the days Nearly every day
7.
Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading the newspaper or watching television
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
8.
Moving or speaking so slowly that other people could notice, or the opposite - being so fidgety or restless that you have been moving around more than usual
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
9.
Thoughts of being better off dead or hurting yourself in some way
Not at all Several days More than 1/2 the days Nearly every day
If you select "more than half the days" or "nearly every day" on question 9 of the PHQ 9 we recommend you contact your GP to seek advice. We have a duty of care to update your GP (usually by letter) if you select "more than half the days" or "nearly every day" on this question and they may wish to contact you. We will also contact you to offer a telephone assessment.